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UAE Records Rare Double Full Moon in May 2026 Marking Blue Moon on May 31
The Emirates Astronomical Society reported two full moons in May 2026 with the second qualifying as a blue moon visible…
Bahrain King Extends Shura Council and Parliament Legislative Term by One Year
King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa issued Royal Order No. 13 of 2026 to extend the sixth legislative term of…
Saudi Space Agency Launches Abaad Platform to Advance Arab Astrophotography
The Saudi Space Agency introduced the Abaad platform on April 28, 2026, to encourage astrophotography submissions across multiple categories while…
Saudi Arabia Braces for Persistent Thunderstorms Heavy Rain and Flash Flood Risks
The National Center for Meteorology has warned of ongoing moderate to heavy thunderstorms across multiple Saudi regions with risks of…
Qatar Mandates Meningococcal Vaccine for All Hajj 2026 Pilgrims
Qatar's Ministry of Public Health has set mandatory meningococcal vaccination for all pilgrims alongside targeted COVID-19 shots for high-risk groups…
Saudi Seminar Details Shams Satellite Role in NASA Artemis II Lunar Orbit
A Makkah virtual seminar underscored Saudi Arabia's contributions to NASA's Artemis II mission through the Shams satellite and scientific research…
Abha Earns First Promotion to Saudi Roshan League with 2-1 Triumph Over Al-Taee
Abha Club secured early promotion to the Saudi top flight as the first team to qualify after defeating Al-Taee and…
Flash Flooding from Heavy Rains Disrupts Riyadh and Eastern Saudi Arabia
Torrential storms in April 2026 caused severe flash flooding in Riyadh and other Saudi regions, forcing school closures, remote learning…
Saudi Schools and Universities Shift to Remote Learning Amid Heavy Storms
Saudi educational institutions across multiple regions transitioned to the Madrasati platform for online classes following torrential rainfall and flooding in…