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Saudi worker sew Islamic calligraphy in gold thread on a drape to cover the Kaaba at the Kiswa factory in the holy city of Mecca on November 8, 2010. (AFP/Mustafa Ozer)
by Tariq Al-Thaqafi and Fatin Al-Shehri | Jul 28, 2013 | Lifestyle & Culture
Mecca, Asharq Al-Awsat—The Ka’aba, Islam’s holiest shrine, is the black cuboid located in Al-Masjid Al-Haram in the holy city of Mecca. Directing oneself towards the shrine—an act known as Qiblah—is an obligatory aspect of prayer for all Muslims. The shrine is...
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The King Fahd Causeway as seen from space. Source: NASA World Wind
by Asharq Al-Awsat | Jul 25, 2013 | Business
Dammam, Asharq Al-Awsat—As one of the highlights of the “megaprojects” of the Arabian Gulf, the King Fahd Causeway is some 16 miles (26 km) long. Unfortunately, queues and traffic jams can at times also reach this length, as Badr Al-Atishan, the director-general of...
