Deputy governor of Makkah region hands over Kaaba Kiswa to gatekeeper
RIYADH: The deputy governor of the Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz handed over the Kaaba’s Kiswa to...
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Saudi Arabia
44.8m phone calls by pilgrims during Eid
MINA: Pilgrims in Makkah and at the holy sites made a record-breaking 44.8 million telephone calls on Sunday during Eid...
Pilgrims cast stones at Jamarat on first day of Tashreeq
MINA: Hajj pilgrims began the ritual stoning of the devil, throwing pebbles at the Jamarat, three stone pillars, on the...
First phase of 2024 Hajj security plans completed
MAKKAH: Col. Talal bin Abdulmohsen Al-Shalhoub, security spokesperson at the Ministry of Interior, announced during a daily press conference for...
Israeli Defense Minister to visit Pentagon
WASHINGTON: Israeli Defense Miniter Yoav Gallant will visit Washington soon for talks with his US counterpart, the Pentagon said Saturday...
Successful test flight of electric taxi opens up new vistas for transportation of Hajj pilgrims
JEDDAH: Not so long ago, the very notion of flying cars was considered pure science fiction. However, a recent public...
Pilgrims converge at Arafat for daylong prayers
MOUNT ARAFAT, Saudi Arabia: Following the footsteps of prophets beneath a burning sun, Muslims from around the world congregated Saturday...
Saudi water sector’s role in Hajj highlighted
MAKKAH: The Saudi Water Authority is participating in the Hajj Media Hub, which commenced on Monday in Makkah and will...
Saudi-run terminal starts operations at largest Bangladeshi port
DHAKA: Saudi developer Red Sea Gateway Terminal on Monday started operations at the Patenga Container Terminal in Chittagong Port, marking...
Civil Defense gears up for Hajj in Muzdalifah
MAKKAH: The General Directorate of Civil Defense is busy preparing for the arrival of pilgrims in Muzdalifah, the Saudi Press...