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Saudi: 2 new crescents installed on King Abdulaziz Gate in Grand Mosque
Riyadh: The two new golden crescents have been installed on the minarets of the King Abdulaziz Gate at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The crescent is made of carbon fibre and gilded…
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Haj 2023: Saudi launches ‘Makkah Route’ stamp for pilgrims
Riyadh: The General Directorate of Passports at the Ministry of Interior launched a special stamp for the beneficiaries of the ‘Makkah Route Initiative, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The stamp will…
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Watch: UAE astronaut shares footage of Cyclone Biparjoy from space
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi shared a video clip of a Cyclone Biparjoy over the Arabian Sea, taken from the International Space Station (ISS) at an altitude…
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Saudi Arabia optimistic about exceptional, safe Haj pilgrimage
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) said it expects an exceptional and safe Haj pilgrimage, which is expected to start on June 26. Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, head of the General…
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Shihab Chottur reaches Makkah from India in 12 months, a journey he began on foot
Shihab Chottur, who walked on foot from the Indian state of Kerala, reached the Makkah in Saudi Arabia after covering a distance of more than 8600 kilometers to perform the Haj. Shihab,…
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Saudi Arabia: Indian Haj pilgrims face power failure
Riyadh: Indian Haj pilgrims, who are staying at the Azizia building in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, are facing difficulty accessing basic amenities. Amidst the scorching heat with temperatures over 40 degrees Celcius approximately,…
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Suhel Ajaz Khan inspects arrangements set up for Indian Haj pilgrims in Makkah
Riyadh: India’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Dr Suhel Ajaz Khan visited Makkah and took stock of facilities set up for Indian Haj pilgrims. The Indian envoy also met with several Indian Haj…
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Haj 2023: Saudi announces largest operational plan in history
Riyadh: With the Haj season approaching only a few weeks away, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has put in place the “largest operational plan” in the history of the presidency. The…
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Haj 2023: Saudi brings forward final exams date in Makkah
Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have brought forward the date of the final exam for students in Makkah-based schools by one week. The Ministry of Education said…
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Saudi Arabia warns against fake Haj campaigns
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has warned citizens and residents to beware of any suspicious websites promoting fake Haj campaigns. Taking to Twitter on Sunday, The Saudi Ministry of Hajj…
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Haj 2023: Saudi Arabia mobilizes 22K personnel to serve pilgrims
Riyadh: In preparation for the upcoming Haj season for 1444 AH/2023, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has mobilized around 22,000 personnel to provide the highest level of service to pilgrims. The Makkah municipality has…
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Video: Saudi astronaut Rayyanah Barnawi shares clip of Makkah from space
Saudi Arabian astronaut Rayyanah Barnawi shared an incredible view of Makkah from the International Space Station (ISS) during her scientific journey. On Friday, Barnawi shared a video on Twitter showing the night…
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Mataf expansion project at Makkah’s Grand Mosque to be named ‘Saudi Riwaq’
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Sunday announced the name of the Mataf expansion building project at the Grand Mosque, Makkah as Saudi Riwaq (arcade or portico), the Saudi Press…
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Saudi Arabia: 8 Pakistani pilgrims killed in Makkah hotel fire
Riyadh: A devastating hotel fire in Makkah, Saudi Arabia has killed at least eight Pakistani pilgrims and six other injured, local media reported. According to the Pakistani Foreign Ministry spokesman, a fire…