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 »
Tag Archives: Makkah
Shoura calls for head count of worshippers
The Shoura Council has asked the Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques to count worshippers in Makkah and Madinah so that accurate statistics can be compiled for a new database. This proposal was made at the 45th ordinary session of
US dollar, tough rules hit money exchange business
Money changers say their daily business has dropped to between SR100,000 and SR300,000 at the exchange establishments close to the Grand Mosque because most pilgrims come to Makkah with US dollars There is a high demand for dollar because of
Work to start on parallel Makkah Rd immediately
Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal has issued directives calling for the immediate formation of a committee to identify reasons behind the cessation of work on the Jeddah-Makkah parallel road, and to take necessary action for the immediate resumption of work
Proxy Umrah pilgrims stretch govt resources
Government organizations and agencies involved in the work of serving and providing facilities to pilgrims have hinted that people should limit their Umrah visits because it puts “too much burden on the system” and “increases health risks.” However, some people
Makkah welcomes King Salman
A large crowd of people turned up for the big reception organized by Makkan residents in honor of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman on Sunday night. A variety of cultural programs attended by 900 young men, including
King pledges world-class Haj services
The Council of Ministers on Monday commended Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman for measures to improve services for millions of Haj and Umrah pilgrims. The Cabinet also decided to set up a fund for people injured, killed
Saudi King Salman washes Makkah’s sacred Kaaba
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz washed Sunday Makkah’s sacred Kaaba as part of a yearly tradition before the beginning of the Holy month of Ramadan. The Kaaba is at the center of Islam’s most sacred mosque, al-Masjid al-Haram. King
Welcome to Makkah, King Salman
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman was accorded a warm welcome by the people of Makkah as he arrived in the vicinity of the Grand Mosque on Thursday accompanied by Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, other princes and
Madinah to Rabigh train trial run after holy month
Ninety six percent of the Haramain High Speed Rail Project in Jeddah and Makkah has been completed. The contractors would by the end of this year complete bridges along the railway line in Jeddah, including those removed three years ago
Pact for Makkah’s development signed
Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Makkah governor and adviser to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, signed a deal Wednesday with Maher bin Saleh Jamal, chairman of the Makkah Chamber of Commerce and Industry, for the developmental integration of the region.
Makkah development ‘top priority’
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman arrived in Jeddah on Thursday for his first visit since ascending the throne on Jan. 23, where he would outline efforts to further develop the region and improve services for pilgrims. Makkah
Hajis’ number to touch 5m in five years
The number of Haj pilgrims is expected to reach five million and Umrah pilgrims 30 million in the next five years, said Haj Minister Bandar Hajjar on Thursday. Speaking to businessmen in Madinah, he said the ministry has completed preparations
Kaaba to be washed only once a year
The ceremonial washing of the Holy Kaaba will be conducted only once a year and will be performed during the first Hijri month of Muharram, said Sheikh Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais, head of the Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques. He
Make Makkah beautiful city, says governor
Makkah deserves to be one of the most beautiful cities in the world because of its status in Islam, according to Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal. Prince Khaled was speaking at a briefing session held by the Al-Balad Al-Ameen Development
Seven million Umrah pilgrims expected in KSA in next 2 months
King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah is bracing itself to receive around 20,000 flights carrying more than 7 million Umrah pilgrims from all over the world from today until the end of Ramadan. From the start of the current
Jeddah awaits 15,000 pilgrim over next few months
King Abdulaziz International Airport has predicted the arrival and departure of 15,000 flights carrying pilgrims over the next few months. The airport’s Hajj and Umrah Director Khalid Al-Harby said on Tuesday all flights with pilgrims will be directed to the
1,100 Yemenis freed from Makkah detention center
The Makkah Detention Center released 1,100 detained Yemenis after ensuring that they met all the requirements of status correction, said Maj. Gen. Khalafullah Al-Tuwairgi, director of Makkah Directorate of Passports (Jawazat). “There are only 400 Yemenis left at the detention
OIC appeals for $32m Yemen aid
The Jeddah-based Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has appealed to member-countries to raise $32 million as humanitarian aid for Yemenis who have been affected by the war. “I appeal to OIC member countries for donations to alleviate the suffering of
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