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Saudi Red Crescent links with location app to speed up response

The Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) has teamed up with a global location technology company in a bid to speed up potentially life-saving emergency response times in the run-up to Hajj. Announcing its link-up with the geocoding app,

Saudi Arabia lauded for serving Hajj pilgrims

Arab League Assistant Secretary-General for Arab Affairs and National Security Khalil Ibrahim Al-Thawadi has said that Saudi Arabia’s efforts in facilitating Hajj have been reflected in the increase in the number of pilgrims each year. He

Steeped in history: The Kaaba’s cover Kiswa

In a tradition dating back centuries, a new black curtain, or Kiswa, is draped around the Kaaba in the Grand Mosque in Makkah once a year. The fabric is made of high-quality silk, with verses of the

Prince Khaled inaugurates 5G service in Makkah

Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal launched the fifth-generation (5G) network service with the minister of communications and information

Saudi Arabia’s Ithra announces 2nd edition of Tanween cultural season

The King Abdul Aziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) announced the highly anticipated second edition of its annual Tanween creativity season on

Saudi General Authority for Military Industries organizes workshop for manufacturers and service providers

Manufacturers and service providers attended a special workshop organized by the Saudi General Authority for Military Industries (GAMI). The

Saudi Arabia’s Royal Commission for AlUla Announces Birth of Two Arabian Leopard Cubs in Significant Boost to Critically Endangered Subspecies

Male and female cubs born in Saudi Arabia to 10-year-old mother Hamms represent hope for the renewal of a subspecies estimated at less than 200 strong in the wild Cubs born on 26 April passed crucial 12-week development milestone and

Jeddah governor welcomes scouts for Hajj

Jeddah Gov. Prince Mishaal bin Majid welcomed Director General of Jeddah Education Saddig Khojah on Tuesday, along with a number of scouts assisting pilgrims during this year’s Hajj. During their meeting, the prince praised the work of boy

More than 7,000 teams to serve pilgrims during Hajj 2019

The operational plan of the General Presidency of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque is being implemented by 7,720 teams to serve pilgrims during this year’s Hajj season. The agency’s teams are providing their services in

Saudi tourism chief examines final preparations for Taif Season

Ahmed Al-Khateeb, president of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH), inspected the sites where Taif Season will take place. He did so in the presence of Taif’s Gov. Saad Al-Maimouni, its mayor, Mohammed