Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of Defense discuss troop deployment
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Wednesday from the US Secretary of Defense during which they discussed ongoing arrangements to send US troops of a More »
Saudi Energy Minister confirms restoration of Kingdom’s gas production capacity
:: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy confirmed on Wednesday the restoration of production capacity, affirming the Kingdom’s position as a reliable energy supplier in the global market. The energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz More »
Egypt calls Erdogan statements ‘ironic,’ accuses Turkey of sponsoring terrorism
:: Egypt’s foreign ministry spokesman, Ahmed Hafez, slammed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s statements at the UN General Assembly this week where he urged the UN to “handle the suspicious death of More »
Saudi Crown Prince: Attacks are test of int’l resolve against destructive acts
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said on Wednesday that the attacks on Saudi Aramco oil facilities are a test of international resolve in the face of destructive acts that More »
Saudi Crown Prince says attacks on oil facilities are a ‘dangerous escalation’
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said the recent attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities represented a “dangerous escalation not only toward the Kingdom but also the entire world.” The Crown More »
Category Archives: Makkah
Pilgrims warned against going to Arafat without Haj permits
Domestic pilgrims planning to go straight to Arafat on Monday, Dul Hijjah 9, have been warned against doing so if they have no Haj permits, as checking will be conducted at holy sites also. Saad Al-Qurashi, a member of the
Bracelets to help lost pilgrims
The Kingdom this year has issued Haj pilgrims with identification bracelets. The bracelets are a reassurance to pilgrims who often get separated from their group or dear ones. Their distribution, however, has been far from systematic ahead of the formal
Over 4,500 scouts to assist pilgrims
More than 4,500 scouts will assist pilgrims in Makkah and visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. Scouts participating in this service are officials of Arab Scout Association Saudi Arabia, Ministry of Haj and Umrah, Ministry of Health, Ministry of
26,000 health officials deployed to serve Hajis
The Ministry of Health has fielded 26,000 of its officials to serve the guests of Allah during Haj, a senior official from the ministry said here Thursday. “The officials include medical, administrative and technical teams from different regions of the
Over 1.3 million Muslim pilgrims arrive for Hajj
As many as 1,323,520 pilgrims have arrived from various parts of the world to perform this year’s Hajj, which climaxes on Sunday with the Standing on Arafat. According to Director General of the Passports Department (Jawazat) Maj. Gen. Solaiman Al-Yahya,
Haj Metro a boon for pilgrim transport
The Mashaer Railway at the holy sites (Haj Metro) is a quantum leap in the history of transporting Haj pilgrims and one of the largest projects achieved by the government over the past years. The metro has reduced the travel
Iran regime ‘enemy of Islam’, says grand mufti
Grand Mufti Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh has strongly criticized the Iranian regime and its religious leader Ali Khamenei and described them as enemies of Islam. In a phone call with the Makkah daily, the grand mufti said the attack of Khamenei
Saudi Arabia stops 188,747 people without Hajj permits
As many as 188,747 people who attempted to enter Makkah without Hajj permits were turned back from various check points, Saudi Arabia’s Director of Makkah Police Maj. Gen. Saeed Al-Qarni has announced. He said 84,965 vehicles trying to illegally enter
Prohibition On Cooking in Makkah Mukarramah
Haj Committee of India has uploaded Circular No.29 (Haj-2016 Haj Cooking Green Zone Makkah Mukarramah– Regarding Kitchen facility for Hajis of GREEN Category). According to building hiring norms every, building in Green Category and Aziziya in Makkah has been provided
Haj Safety – SA Gov Raising Health Awareness
SA ( Saudi Arabia ) Ministry of Health announced that it will take mandatory measures for Haj and Umrah pilgrims coming from countries with high rates of infectious diseases.It has already sent out a circular to the Foreign Ministry, which
Heavy fines, deportation await Haj rules violators
The Makkah Governorate has issued a package of penalties to be imposed on individuals and companies violating regulations stipulated for the smooth conduct of this year’s pilgrimage. The governorate said transporting pilgrims without licenses is a violation that carries a
Housing prices for pilgrims drop by 60%
Prices of hotels and furnished apartments dedicated to pilgrims dropped by 60 percent on average during this Haj season compared to previous years, according to investors. Accommodation prices for pilgrims dropped from SR10,000 to SR2,000 due to the increased number
Saudi Arabia hajj safety plan reviewed
Saudi Arabia’s Head of Hajj Preparatory Committee Hisham Al-Falih toured the holy sites in Makkah to ensure they are well-prepared and ready for the hajj season, SPA reported. The tour included 11 sites and projects, train stations in Mina, eastern
Makkah Crane crash: Consultancy firm issued prior warning
An engineering consultancy company had warned of high risks due to the presence of numerous cranes in the proximity of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia before the tragedy struck in September last year killing and injuring hundreds of
E-program for pilgrims launched
Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman launched Monday an electronic campaign, “Serving Haj pilgrims and visitors is a matter of pride for us.” He commended the positive results of electronic services for Haj pilgrims and visitors. Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, the
Grand mufti:Guard against‘web of lies’
Grand Mufti Abdulaziz Al-Asheikh has renewed his warning against anonymous websites managed from abroad to ignite sedition and create animosity and chaos in the Kingdom. During a television program, hosted by Abdulrahman Al-Omari, he called for more awareness and alertness
Security forces ready to serve pilgrims
Security and military authorities are fully prepared to protect and serve pilgrims and visitors of the Kingdom arriving at the holy sites to perform Haj this year. From the moment of pilgrims’ arrival in the Kingdom, during their performance of
Don’t misuse divorce option: Grand mufti
Grand Mufti Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Asheikh has urged young couples to think twice before rushing into divorce, which, he said, is allowed only after they have exhausted all means of reconciliation. During a TV talk show, he said, “People come to
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