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Saudi Arabia praised for keeping millions connected during Hajj

The Saudi Ministry of Communications and Information Technology and the Communications and Information Technology Commission (CITC) have been praised for their efforts to improve the Hajj experience through the use of technology. A senior

Saudi embassies bid farewell to Hajj pilgrims

The Saudi Ambassador to Australia Musaed bin Ibrahim Al-Saleem bid farewell to pilgrims as they left the capital Canberra on their journey to perform Hajj. Al-Saleem said that the consular affairs department had issued 4,500 visas to Australian

Saudi Arabia ends restrictions on women traveling: Royal Decree

Saudi women no longer require a permission from a “male guardian” to travel or obtain a passport, a decree signed by King Salman bin Abdulaziz indicates. According to the document — seen and verified by Arab News —

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

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

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

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 technology, Abdullah Al-Sawaha. This is the second phase of the Smart Hajj initiative, which aims to

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 Wednesday. The second edition, set to take place at Ithra during October, will host international

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 seminar, held in Riyadh, was the first of its kind and focused on the strategies and policies of Saudi

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