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Tuesday, May 26, 2026 | Daily Newspaper published by GPPC Doha, Qatar.

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Qatari pilgrims gather at Arafat for Hajj central ritual

Pilgrims from Qatar joined worshipers from around the world at Mount Arafat on Tuesday to perform the most important ritual of Hajj, in an atmosphere marked by prayer, reflection and devotion. Pilgrims will perform Dhuhr and Asr prayers combined and shortened in accordance with the tradition of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) of Islam and spend the day in supplication and recitation of the Quran before heading to Muzdalifah after sunset. Muzdalifah is a sacred open plain located between Mount Arafat and Mina in Saudi Arabia, serving as a vital and obligatory station during the Hajj pilgrimage. Pilgrims travel there on the 9th of Dhu Al-Hijjah to spend the night under the open sky and gather pebbles for the Jamarat stoning ritual. Qatar's Hajj mission said it continues to implement a comprehensive operational plan to ensure the safety and comfort of pilgrims throughout the pilgrimage. The mission has deployed medical clinics, ambulance services and rapid-response paramedics across the holy sites, alongside round-the-clock support and communication services. Officials also praised the efforts of Saudi authorities in managing crowds and providing extensive health, security and logistical services to facilitate the movement of pilgrims during the Hajj season.

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Al Jazeera wins 12 awards at 2026 NYF TV & Films

Al Jazeera Media Network has won 12 awards at the 2026 New York Festivals TV & Film Awards.The winners were announced during a virtual ceremony held on May 21.Al Jazeera Arabic Channel won two Gold Awards and one Bronze Award for documentaries and programmes covering developments in Syria.Al Jazeera English won two Gold Awards, two Silver Awards and five Bronze Awards for documentaries and coverage highlighting compelling human stories from India, China, Vietnam, the Philippines and Palestine.Asef Hamidi, the managing director of Al Jazeera Arabic Channel, said: “Al Jazeera journalists continue to excel in international competitions, winning global awards while shedding light on regional and international affairs.”“Their storytelling examines the many dimensions of complex issues and provides the essential context needed for meaningful, in-depth journalism,” he said. “I congratulate my colleagues on this achievement, which comes as no surprise for Al Jazeera and reflects the strength and calibre of our journalists in maintaining a leading position on the global stage.”The Gold-winning entries included an Al Jazeera Arabic investigation into children detained during the Assad regime era, and an episode of *The Story Continues, *Caesar Unmasked, which revealed the identity of the source behind the largest leak documenting crimes committed by the regime of Syrian president Bashar al-Assad.Al Jazeera English also won Gold Awards for *Gaza Genocide in the Continuing News Coverage category and *Fault Lines: Kids Under Fire in the Human Rights category.“We are honoured to receive these awards, which recognise our ongoing commitment to uncovering the truth and telling people’s stories everywhere, without geographical or cultural prejudice,” said Al Jazeera English managing director Issa Ali.For more than 60 years, the New York Festivals TV & Film Awards have honoured exceptional and innovative content produced across all continents and seen across all platforms.Al Jazeera English has been named Channel of the Year at the NYF TV & Film Awards nine times in a row.