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Saudi Arabia to introduce electric jets to transport passengers to Makkah, new resorts
Saudia, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), is set to introduce an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet service for transport passengers to the holy city of…
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Bangladeshi man takes 8 sisters for Umrah, fulfills life-long dream
In a heartwarming gesture, Dr Md Mizanur Rahman, a Bangladeshi man recently fulfilled his life-long dream of taking his eight sisters to perform Umrah at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Expressing his joy,…
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Abdullah Al Qurafi, Muhammad Barhaji named permanent Imams of Prophet’s mosque
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman, the custodian of the two holy mosques on Thursday, October 3 appointed Sheikh Abdullah Al Qurafi and Sheikh Muhammad Barhaji as permanent Imams of the sacred mosque Masjid…
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Saudi Arabia builds first stone park in Makkah
In a significant development, the Makkah Municipality has unveiled the first stone park covering approximately 1,000 square meters in Makkah. The municipality aims to utilize recycled materials and benefit from leftover stones…
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Watch: Mountains in Makkah turn green after heavy rainfall
Riyadh: The rare sight of arid mountains in Saudi Arabia’s Makkah region have been turned into a lush green landscape after heavy rainfall and thunder in the Kingdom over the past few…
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Saudi Arabia bans pregnant women, sick pilgrims from performing Haj 2025
In a bid to ensure pilgrims’ safety and wellbeing, the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has issued strict health restrictions for those undertaking the Haj pilgrimage in 2025. According to a health…
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Cloud seeding shows promising results for Makkah, Holy sites: Study
The Regional Program for Cloud Seeding has conducted a research study showing promising results in enhancing rainfall and increasing cumulus cloud density in Makkah and the Holy Sites, Saudi Arabia. According to…
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Watch: Heavy rain lashes Makkah, Madinah; NCM issue warning
Heavy rain, accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms, lashed in Makkah, Madinah, and other regions across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Wednesday, August 21, providing relief from the scorching heat.…
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Saudi Arabia launches new Umrah program to boost pilgrim experience
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has launched the Direct Umrah Program, enabling companies to directly serve pilgrims, ensuring high-quality standards without intermediaries. This initiative aims to enhance…
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Rare super blue moon to light skies in Saudi Arabia
A rare full moon, also known as a super blue moon, will illuminate the skies worldwide, including Saudi Arabia, on Monday, August 19. Taking to X on Sunday, August 18, Jeddah Astronomical…
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Saudi Arabia to launch cable car system to Cave Hira in Makkah
Makkah: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced plans to launch a cable car system in 2025 to facilitate access to the Cave of Hira in Makkah’s Jabal Al Noor, located at…
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Saudi releases Iraqi professor detained for Umrah tribute to slain Hamas chief
The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have released an Iraqi university professor who was detained for paying tribute to assassinated Hamas political chief Ismail Haniyeh during his Umrah pilgrimage.…
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Saudi Arabia launches free and paid wheelchair rentals at Grand Mosque
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has launched wheelchair services for the elderly and disabled persons at…
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Makkah launches ‘Unified Geospatial’ platform to boost service delivery at holy sites
In a significant development, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s authorities in Makkah and other Islamic holy sites are implementing a unified Geospatial Platform to enhance service management efficiency. The Royal Commission for…
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Saudi min of Islamic affairs meets Iranian counterpart at Makkah conference
Saudi Arabia’s minister of Islamic affairs, dawah and guidance Sheikh Dr Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al Al-Sheikh, met the Islamic Republic of Iran’s head of the endowments Hadi Sayed Khamoshi on Monday, August…
