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Tabung Haji is intensifying efforts to recover nearly 900 million Saudi riyal from Saudi developer Al-Rawda, which has defaulted on a settlement agreement. The fund received only 14.9 million Saudi riyal of the awarded sum.
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation has endorsed the Mecca Joint Defense Agreement signed by Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, viewing it as a landmark initiative to strengthen regional security and stability among Muslim-majority states.
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye have signed a landmark collective defence agreement committing to mutual protection against armed aggression, strengthening trilateral military cooperation and regional deterrence capabilities.
Malaysia's consulate in Jeddah has confirmed that all pilgrims from the 1447H/2026 haj season have completed their return journey home as scheduled, refuting viral social media claims suggesting some remained in Saudi Arabia.