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Moroccan Pilgrims Arrive in Madinah via Makkah Route
The Ministry of Interior streamlines travel procedures to enhance the Hajj experience.
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New Digital Service Tracks Grand Mosque Crowd Density
Pilgrims can now check real-time crowd levels to plan their Umrah rituals easily. Enhancing the Pilgrim Experience The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques launched an advanced digital service today. This new tool helps
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National Weather Alert: Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms Expected Thursday
The National Center for Meteorology warns of flash floods and hail in multiple regions. Severe Weather Conditions Across the Kingdom The National Center for Meteorology expects moderate to heavy thunderstorms this Thursday. These storms will
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Saudi Arabia Announces Strict Hajj 2026 Permit Penalties
New regulations ensure a safe and peaceful environment for all worshippers. Prioritizing Pilgrim Safety The Ministry of Interior recently
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Makkah Police Arrest Man for Fake Hajj Permits
Authorities urge the public to report online scams and follow official entry rules. Cracking Down on Online Fraud Makkah police recently
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Operational Plan for Ramadan season inaugurated in Grand Mosque
The President General of the Grand Mosque and Prophet's Mosque Affairs Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz Al-Sudais inaugurated today, through
Read MoreCovid-19 : New safety rules for Makkah restaurants’ food delivery services
Restaurants in Makkah operating food delivery services during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak have been ordered to follow strict new health and safety requirements. Municipality officials have ruled that all food items be securely
Read MoreSaudi companies ask employees to work from home
MAKKAH: Various Saudi organizations have requested that their representatives telecommute as a major aspect of endeavors by the legislature to lessen the spread of the coronavirus. A supervisor at one organization, who requested to stay
Read MoreJamarat: Crowd management at the heart of Hajj
One of the biggest showpieces of Hajj infrastructure is Jamarat Al-Aqaba, constructed at a cost exceeding SR 4.2 billion ($1.12 billion) and capable of handling a flow of 300,000 pilgrims per hour. The 950-meter long and 80-meter wide structure
Read MorePrince 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
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