Breaking News
news
13th edition of Souk Okaz begins as part of Taif Season
On behalf of King Salman, Makkah Governor Prince Khaled Al-Faisal launched Souk Okaz — which is part of Taif Season — Tuesday night. Prince Khaled was received at Souk Okaz by President of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and
Read More
Makkah honors designer of ‘gateway to the heart of Islam’
Makkah Gate, a magnificent structure that spans the width of the Jeddah-Makkah highway, has been welcoming visitors of the holy city for 34 years. Many asked the question of who built it, and it was announced recently by the governor
Read More
185 disabled Saudi children ready for new academic year
Saudi Arabia’s Disabled Children’s Association (DCA) finished its preparations for the new academic year with the completion of its educational programs aimed at developing children’s mental, cognitive and motor skills. The
Read More
Flights from Madinah airport for departing Hajj pilgrims continue
Flights departing from Prince Mohammad bin Abdul Aziz International Airport in Madinah continue to transport pilgrims to their countries after
Read More
Saudi aviation authority launches exhibition to promote culture
The General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has launched an exhibition introducing pilgrims to Saudi culture, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The
Read More
Fraud alert over cryptocurrency falsely linked to Saudi Arabia
Fraudsters are trying to lure victims into investing in a “virtual currency” with false claims that it is linked to the Saudi riyal
Read MoreInstant visa service for expat workers launched in KSA
Private sector firms in Saudi Arabia will be able to get instant visas for foreign workers, slashing the months-long application process, but they must commit to workforce nationalization rates. The service, from the Ministry of Labor and Social
Read MoreThe Prophet’s Sacred Chamber: A ‘must visit’ destination for pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
Pilgrims and visitors in Madinah are eager to visit the Sacred Chamber and the graves of Prophet Muhammad and his two companions, Abu Bakr Siddiq and Omar ibn Al-Khattab. The name “Sacred Chamber” refers to the Prophet’s house,
Read MoreSaudi Arabia's Souq Okaz festival deemed a 'cultural incubator'
Souq Okaz is the cultural heartbeat of Taif, intertwined with Arab countries since the birth of Islamic culture. Several intellectuals say that this year’s Souq Okaz festival, now in its 13th edition, has been unique, and the best
Read MoreMakkah governor to patronize Souq Okaz ceremony
Makkah Gov. Prince Khalid Al-Faisal will patronize tomorrow’s Souq Okaz ceremony for the Taif Season on behalf of King Salman. The ceremony will be attended by the chairman of the board of directors of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and
Read More