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SR187m of debt paid via Saudi Arabia's Furijat initiative

The value of debt paid through donations as part of the Interior Ministry’s Furijat initiative has reached more than SR187 million ($50 million). According to a media spokesman for the General Directorate of Prisons, 1,356 citizens and

Women police officers join Makkah’s Hajj security forces for first time

Saudi women police officers have been fronting Makkah’s security force for the first time during this year’s Hajj season. Following last year’s government announcement that women could join the military service, female officers

First Hajj 2020 daily round-up focuses on health precautions

Saudi authorities are taking all possible precautions to ensure that Hajj is as safe for pilgrims as possible in light of the coronavirus pandemic, Ministry of Health spokesman Mohammed Al-Abd Al-Ali said on Wednesday. “All the necessary

Saudi Visual Arts Authority gets board of directors

The Culture Ministry announced on Monday the formation of the board of directors of the Visual Arts Authority. Culture Minister Prince Badr bin

Amer Al-Hamoud, Saudi Arabia’s Film Authority board member

Amer Al-Hamoud was recently appointed a member of Saudi Arabia’s Film Authority board of directors. The Film Authority will be responsible for

The journey begins: 1,000 pilgrims arrive in Mina for first day of Hajj

About 1,000 pilgrims converge on the Mina Valley outside Makkah on Wednesday to begin their spiritual journey of a lifetime. The Day of Tarwiyah

VOX Cinemas opens its first-ever theater in Tabuk

VOX Cinemas has opened its first-ever movie theater in Tabuk as part of plans to expand its footprint to new cities throughout Saudi Arabia. The company’s latest multiplex development, in Tabuk Park Mall, consolidates its long-term growth

Grand Mosque ready to receive Hajj pilgrims

Health and safety measures have been put in place in readiness for the Grand Mosque in Makkah to receive pilgrims on Tarwiyah, the eighth day of Hajj. Maj. Gen. Mohammed bin Wasl Al-Ahmadi, assistant commander of the Hajj Security Forces for the

Popular Saudi TV doctor admitted to hospital with COVID-19

Saudi Dr. Nezar Bahabri, best known for his consultations and advice on TV and social media channels, has been admitted to hospital after contracting the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). The internal medicine consultant, who specializes in

Decision to scale down Hajj wins support among Muslims

The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has forced the postponement or cancellation of countless events and activities around the globe, causing great disappointment for many people. Among them are hundreds of thousands of Muslims who, after saving