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Saudi entertainment authority launches shortlisting-stage for Qur’an and Athan competitions
The second stage of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Qur’an and Athan Global Awards has been launched, and will see the shortlisting of 42,000 applicants registered so far. Earlier, the GEA announced that it has
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Houthis target Saudi Arabia’s Khamis Mushayt with drones
The Arab coalition destroyed two Houthi drones targeting Khamis Mushayt city in south west Saudi Arabia, the state news agency SPA reported on Thursday. It was the latest in a spate of drone attacks claimed by the Houthi militia in recent weeks,
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Makkah’s Grand Mosque courtyard extension project nears completion
A project to add more than 3,000 meters square of courtyard space near to the Grand Mosque in Makkah is almost complete, Saudi Press Agency reported. The extension to the area will help control the movement of crowds near the mosque,
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Girls outperform boys in games at Saudi Arabia's Taif Season
Taif Season is attracting Saudi girls to adventure and action games, with the “Action Mania” park allowing game fans of both sexes to
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Madinah museum showcases over 2,000 rare artifacts
Dar Al-Madinah Museum offers visitors the opportunity to view historical pieces associated with the Prophet’s life. It features artifacts that
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Duterte invites Saudi businessmen to invest in the Philippines
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte received on Tuesday the speaker of the Saudi Shoura Council, Dr. Abdullah Al-Asheikh, and his accompanying
Read More13th 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 MoreMakkah 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 More185 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 MoreFlights 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 performing Hajj and visiting the city to pray in the Prophet’s Mosque. The airport is witnessing
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