RIYADH — The National Center for Security Operations announced that unified emergency number 911 centers across Riyadh, Makkah, and the Eastern Province received a total of 2,879,325 calls during March 2025.
The calls were managed as part of the (...)
MAKKAH — More than one million worshippers benefited from the electric golf cart service at the Grand Mosque in Makkah during Ramadan, according to the General Authority for the Care of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque.
The authority (...)
JEDDAH — The Haramain High-Speed Railway transported more than 1.2 million passengers during the holy month of Ramadan 1446 AH, marking a 21% increase compared to the previous year, Acting President of the Transport General Authority (TGA) Dr. (...)
MAKKAH — A total of 122,286,712 visitors were received at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah during the holy month of Ramadan, according to the CEO of the General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the (...)
JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman performed the Eid Al-Fitr prayer on Sunday morning at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah.
Following the prayer, King Salman received Eid greetings from princes, ministers, and high-ranking officials.
In (...)
MAKKAH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received princes, scholars, sheikhs, ministers, and senior officials who offered their Eid Al-Fitr greetings at the Royal Court in Al-Safa Palace on Sunday.
The Crown Prince also received (...)
MAKKAH — Lebanese Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam expressed his gratitude to Saudi Arabia for its role in facilitating talks between Beirut and Damascus, highlighting the Kingdom's efforts in addressing key unresolved issues with Syria.
Speaking (...)
MAKKAH — Pilgrims traveling through Saudi Arabia's airports can easily carry Zamzam water home by following simple official procedures, according to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.
To ensure a smooth and safe experience, the ministry advised that (...)
MAKKAH — Amidst an atmosphere of faith, joy, security, and tranquility, thousands of worshippers gathered at the Grand Mosque in Makkah on Sunday's morning to perform the Eid Al-Fitr prayer, marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
Sheikh Dr. (...)
MAKKAH — Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman received commanders and senior officials from the Ministry of Defense at Al-Safa Palace in Makkah on Sunday, who came to greet him on the occasion of Eid Al-Fitr.
During the meeting, Prince (...)
MAKKAH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the availability of Hajj 1446H packages for citizens and residents within the Kingdom through the Nusuk app and the official electronic portal.
Priority for booking is given to those who have not (...)
MAKKAH — Authorities in Makkah have arrested a Bangladeshi resident after he fatally attacked his wife and another woman with a sharp object and acid, injuring others before attempting to take his own life, police said.
According to a statement from (...)
RIYADH — The Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST) has announced record data consumption and improved mobile network performance in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah during the days of Ramadan 1446H.
According to CST's latest (...)
MAKKAH — The Grand Mosque in Makkah welcomed more than 4.1 million worshippers and Umrah pilgrims on the 29th night of Ramadan — one of the most spiritually significant nights of the holy month, during which the Qur'an completion (Khatm Al-Qur'an) (...)
MAKKAH — More than 2.5 million worshippers gathered at the Grand Mosque on Friday to perform Isha and Taraweeh prayers on the 29th night of Ramadan, marking the Qur'an completion ceremony (Khatm Al-Qur'an) in a deeply spiritual and peaceful (...)
MAKKAH — Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif visited the Grand Mosque Security Operations Center on Friday to review ongoing security efforts during the Umrah season in Ramadan.
During the visit, Prince Abdulaziz was briefed by (...)
Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Makkah on Tuesday from Jeddah to spend the remainder of the holy month of Ramadan near the Grand Mosque.
Accompanying the Crown Prince were Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd, Minister (...)
MAKKAH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received the President of Sudan's Sovereign Council, Gen. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, on Friday at Al-Safa Palace in Makkah.
During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the latest developments (...)
MAKKAH — The Saudi Red Crescent Authority has carried out the first-ever air medical evacuation from the Grand Mosque, following the inauguration of the new air ambulance helipad at the Third Saudi Expansion.
The move marks a major milestone in (...)
MAKKAH — Emergency medical teams from the Saudi Red Crescent Authority in Madinah resuscitated a 45-year-old Pakistani man who suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while observing i'tikaf at the Prophet's Mosque.
According to authorities, the incident (...)
MAKKAH — The General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque announced a new record in mobility services during the 27th night of Ramadan 1446H, with 57,000 worshippers benefiting from electric golf cart transportation (...)
MAKKAH — The Clock Towers Center in Makkah is now home to the world's largest barbershop, designed and operated to international standards to provide a fast and seamless grooming experience for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims.
The project is part of a (...)
MAKKAH — More than three million worshipers thronged the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah to offer Isha and special night prayers of Taraweeh and Qiyamullail on the 27th night of Ramadan on Wednesday, which is widely (...)
RIYADH — Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal chaired on Wednesday the Central Hajj Committee's meeting to review various agencies' plans for the remaining days of the holy month, particularly the conclusion of the Holy Qur'an recitation (...)
JEDDAH — The Haramain High Speed Railway recorded its highest number of daily passengers since its launch in 2018, with the number of passengers reached 48,000 on Ramadan 15, corresponding to March 15. The average daily passenger count since the (...)
