– Qatar’s Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs opened the country’s first smart mosque, Qais bin Saad bin Ubadah Mosque, in the Muaither area.
– The mosque runs on solar power for its air-conditioning and lighting, with smart systems controlling electricity and water use.
– Ablution water is recycled for toilets and to water the mosque’s gardens, and the ministry plans to build more smart mosques across Qatar.
Morocco’s players prayed together before their shootout and performed Sujood after beating the Netherlands 3-2 on penalties at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Pilgrims booked to travel to Jeddah and Madinah from Kuwait face cancellations and uncertainty as airlines halt all operations through at least June 4, 2026.