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The Ministry of Haj and Umrah said the Saudi government has taken all steps to ensure all means are utilized to facilitate the arrival of Haj and Umrah pilgrims from Qatar similar to what it does toward all Muslims wishing to perform the annual Haj and Umrah. — Okaz photo
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The Ministry of Haj and Umrah said the Saudi government has taken all steps to ensure all means are utilized to facilitate the arrival of Haj and Umrah pilgrims from Qatar similar to what it does toward all Muslims wishing to perform the annual Haj and Umrah. — Okaz photo
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Great Britain's Simon Yates (C), flanked by Austria's Gregor Muhlberger (L) and Spain's Peio Bilbao, celebrates as he wins on the finish line of the twelfth stage of the 106th edition of the Tour de France cycling race between Toulouse and Bagneres-de-Bigorre, in Bagneres-de-Bigorre on Thursday. — AFP
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A file photo of a misinformation newsstand in midtown Manhattan, aiming to educate news consumers about the dangers of disinformation, or fake news, in the lead-up to the US midterm elections. Experts discussed how to train tomorrow’s reporters for new 'deep fake' and fake news challenges at the World Journalism Education Congress in Paris last week. — AFP
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