Defense Ministry Backs Security Efforts For Hajj
The Defense Ministry, represented by the Saudi Royal Land Forces, is backing the Public Security Forces to ensure Hajj pilgrims’ safety and security.
Maj. Gen. Ibrahim Al-Asheikh, commander of ...
August 18, 20180620Category: Hajj and Umrah
1,000 Egyptian Pilgrims Arrive In Makkah For Hajj
Tears of joy and complex feelings flowed as 1,000 pilgrims — families of the martyrs and wounded men of the Egyptian army and police — arrived as guests of the King Salman for the Hajj and...
August 18, 20180583Category: Hajj and Umrah
Saud Al-Shouraim, Imam And Khateeb At The Grand Mosque In Makkah
Saud Al-Shouraim is one of the imams and khateeb at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. He was born on Jan. 19, 1966, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Al-Shouraim is a well-renowned Qari — a pe...
August 18, 20180730Category: Information
More Than 7,400 Employees Provide Telecom Services During Hajj
The total number of employees providing ICT services for this year’s Hajj was 7,411, according to the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) data.
The 24/7 services are supervised by the Com...
August 18, 20180641Category: Hajj and Umrah
Over 800 Foreign Journalists To Cover Hajj
More than 800 foreign media workers will cover the Hajj rituals, Dr. Awwad bin Saleh Al-Awwad, Saudi minister of media, has announced.
In addition, facilities have been provided for 151 media insti...
August 18, 20180591Category: Hajj and Umrah
Saudi Arabia Shoots Down Ballistic Missile Fired By Houthi Terrorists
Saudi Arabia’s air defense forces intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Houthi militia toward the southern city of Najran.
The attack is the latest in a series of missile launches targetin...
August 18, 20180589Category: Saudi Arabia
Robot Communicates In Saudi Dialect
A Saudi researcher has developed a robot that understands local dialect, becoming the first in the world to communicate in Arabic.
Dr. Faisal Alsarheed, Assistant Professor in Artificial Intelligen...
August 16, 20180827Category: Technology
Roads Shut Down, 20 Traffic Lights Removed In Taifs Al-Woroud Area
The Municipality of Al-Woroud and the Traffic Department removed 20 traffic lights and closed down several intersections causing great inconveniences to the people of the area.
Abdulaziz Al-Nufaie ...
August 16, 201801070Category: Traffic
Saudi Authorities In Makkah Welcome Pilgrims With High Quality Natural Ittar
Saudi authorities at the Grand Mosque in Makkah welcome pilgrims with high quality natural ittar (perfume) and bukhoor (agarwood) incense. Director responsible for receiving visitors in the Grand Mosq...
August 16, 20180584Category: Culture & Heritage
Taiwanese Pilgrims Impressed By Excellent Facilities
A group of 25 Taiwanese Muslims arrived in the Kingdom last Sunday on a journey of a lifetime.
“Although we are small in numbers in comparison to other countries, but coming to the most sacre...
August 16, 20180700Category: Information
Indian Missions Mark I-Day With Joy
With great joy and enthusiasm, the 72nd Independence Day of India was celebrated in the two major cities of the Kingdom on Wednesday.
At the Embassy of India, Riyadh, Ambassador Ahmad Javed hoisted...
August 16, 20180660Category: India
Industrial Sector Can Solve Unemployment Issue Better
Most economists in the Kingdom believe various industrial sectors can deal with the unemployment issue better than the Ministry of Labor and Social Development, according to the results of a poll publ...
August 16, 20180601Category: Saudi Arabia
400 Kenyan Hajj Pilgrims Stuck At Airport Due To Lack Of Flights
More than 400 pilgrims expected to travel to Makkah in Saudi Arabia for the annual hajj were stranded on Wednesday at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi, due to lack of flights to Riyadh.
...
August 16, 20180680Category: Information
606 Bangladeshi Hajj Aspirants Could Not Fly To Saudi Arabia
A total of 606 people could not fly to Saudi Arabia to perform Hajj this year for various reasons, including illness, death and negligence of hajj agencies, said Religious Affairs Minister Principal M...
August 16, 20180685Category: Travel
Uzbekistan Airways Opening Regular Flights To Saudi Arabia
Uzbekistan Airways is opening the regular Tashkent-Jeddah flights beginning from October 28, the Uzbek carrier announced.
The flights will be operated twice a week. These are the first direct regul...
August 16, 20180746Category: Travel
Saudi Arabia Praised For Services And Facilities For Hajj Pilgrims
King Salman received thanks from guests at Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Guests Program for welcoming and supporting pilgrims. They also thanked him for hosting them so that they can perform Hajj ...
August 16, 20180625Category: Information
Hajj Halls At Airport Will Ease Pilgrims Path, Says Transport Minister
Saudi Arabia’s transport minister, Nabil bin Mohammed Al-Amoudi, visited the Hajj halls at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah on Wednesday to ensure that work progress, performance e...
August 16, 20180696Category: Hajj and Umrah
Female Guides In Madinah Expressed Pride In Their Work
Female guides in Madinah expressed pride in their work as part of the Kingdom’s care of pilgrims during their time in the country.
Riham Husni told Saudi Press Agency (SPA) about her first ex...
August 16, 20180609Category: Information
Research Center Issues Report On Saudi Arabia’s Relief Efforts
The Center for Research Intercommunication and Knowledge (CFRIK) has published a report on Saudi Arabia’s humanitarian work in support of refugees and forcefully displaced migrants around the wo...
August 16, 201801752Category: Saudi Arabia
Man With Suspected Explosive Vest Neutralized In Saudi City
Saudi security forces neutralized a man who was wearing what looked like an explosive vest in the city of Al-Bukayriyah and wounded him in an exchange of gunfire, an Interior Ministry spokesman said i...
August 16, 20180780Category: Crime News