The Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan will begin on Monday, Saudi Arabia and other Middle East nations announced, against a backdrop of devastating war in Gaza.
After the sighting of the crescent moon, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar also announced a Monday start for Ramadan, through their own official news outlets.
Egypt's Islamic advisory body the Dar al-Ifta also confirmed Ramadan would begin on Monday, as it will in the Palestinian Territories including Gaza, and in Algeria and Tunisia. Ramadan in Morocco will start on Tuesday; as will Spain, Jordan, Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Singapore.
The International Monetary Fund announced Tuesday a provisional agreement granting Egypt access to approximately $1.2 billion, pending executive board
The 2024 Sustainable Competitiveness Report, published by the consultancy firm Sole Ability, ranks Morocco in 104th place globally, with a
Mozambique’s highest court has confirmed the results of the country’s disputed presidential election, extending the ruling Frelimo party’
A deal has been signed between the Arab Renewable Energy Company, a subsidiary of AOI, and Sweden’s Sunshine Pro,
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