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Authorities set fines up to 100K Saudi Riyals for Haj transport violations
Makkah: The Royal Commission for Makkah and the Holy Sites has announced draft regulations for Haj transportation activities, outlining penalties with fines up to 100,000 Saudi Riyals. The move is aimed at…
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Grand Mosque introduces identification wristbands for child safety
Saudi Arabia: The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques in Makkah and Madinah has announced a new initiative to ensure child safety by introducing identification wristbands for children…
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Video: Indian man prays for Union min Kiren Rijiju in Makkah
An Indian man who was on an Umrah visit to Makkah, Saudi Arabia prayed for the well being of Union minister Kiren Rijjju. In a video shared on social media, the man…
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Fact check: Did Saudi Arabia ban photography at Two Holy Mosques for Haj 2026?
Makkah: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has not introduced any ban on photography inside Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah for Haj 2026, despite widespread claims circulating on…
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Shines bright like a diamond, ISS astronaut captures beautiful Kaaba from space
A picture of Makkah taken from space has captured the Kaaba shining like a bright light. It was captured by NASA astronaut Don Pettit. Pettit recently returned from the International Space Station…
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Saudi Arabia: Makkah region records highest rainfall in 24 hours
Makkah: Seven regions across Saudi Arabia recorded scattered rainfall over the past 24 hours, with the Makkah region recording the highest totals. According to the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture’s latest…
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Heavy rain lashes Makkah region; NCM forecasts more across Saudi Arabia
Makkah: Heavy rain lashed parts of the Makkah region, particularly its southern areas, on Wednesday, November 12, flooding roads and disrupting local traffic. However, central Makkah, including the area surrounding the Grand…
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Haj 2026: Registration, account creation now open on Nusuk platform
Makkah: The Ministry of Haj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia has announced that registration for the Haj 1447 AH–2026 season is now open through the Nusuk Haj platform. According to the ministry,…
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Video: Online outrage after Makkah Grand Mosque security officer’s rude behaviour captured
Makkah: A video clip of a security officer confronting pilgrims inside the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, has gone viral on social media, sparking widespread outrage over what many described as…
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Watch: Sirens sound across key regions in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The General Directorate of Civil Defense in Saudi Arabia carried out a test of fixed sirens on Monday, November 3, across several regions of the Kingdom to assess the efficiency of…
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Sirens to sound across Makkah, Riyadh, Tabuk regions on Nov 3
Riyadh: The General Directorate of Civil Defense in Saudi Arabia announced that it will conduct a test of the fixed siren system on Monday, November 3, 2025, in three regions: Makkah, Riyadh,…
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‘Journey of a Lifetime’: Indian pilgrims with sensory disabilities perform Umrah
Makkah: A group of 25 Indian pilgrims with sensory disabilities have successfully performed Umrah at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, bringing to a close what the UK-based charity Abdullah Aid…
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Saudi Crown Prince announces ‘King Salman Gate’ Project in Makkah
Makkah: His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince, Prime Minister and Chairman of the Board of Directors of RUA AlHaram AlMakki Company, has announced the launch…
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Saudi Arabia launches new licensing system for Haj accommodation
Makkah: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has launched a new licensing system to regulate accommodation for pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah ahead of the Haj 2026-1447 AH season, as part of…
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Average Umrah duration during Rabi Ul Awwal recorded at 115 minutes
Makkah: The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has reported that the average Umrah pilgrimage during Rabi Ul Awwal lasted 115 minutes. Field research showed that pilgrims spent…