Saudi King and Crown Prince Condole Kuwait
In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed their deepest condolences to the Emir of Kuwait on Monday following the passing of Sheikh More »
Putin and Abbas Discuss Gaza Crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday during Abbas’ visit to Russia. Arriving on Monday, Abbas aims to discuss the ongoing Gaza conflict with More »
Saudi Arabia Voices Strong Support for Gaza Peace Initiatives
Saudi Arabia has firmly aligned itself with the recent joint statement made by President Joe Biden of the United States, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, More »
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 »
Tag Archives: Madina
Prince Faisal to open forum on aquaculture investment
Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman will open the first Saudi Aquaculture Investment Forum in Yanbu on Jan. 28. According to Yanbu Gov. Musaad Yahya Al-Sulaim, the forum has been organized by the Ministry of Agriculture in collaboration with the
Umrah Plus to be launched soon
The Umrah Plus program would be launched soon to allow foreign pilgrims to visit some of the Kingdom’s most attractive cultural and religious landmarks, the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTNH) announced recently. Abdul Aziz Al-Hussain, the SCTNH’s
10 percent drop in Umrah pilgrims
The number of Umrah pilgrims dropped this season by 10 percent compared to the same period last year, according to Abdullah Ghadi, deputy head of the National Committee for Haj and Umrah at the Makkah Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Smuggling of 3.5kg gold jewelry foiled
King Fahd Causeway customs officers have succeeded in thwarting an attempt to smuggle gold jewelry weighing 3.5 kg into the Kingdom hidden in a vehicle. Deif Allah Al-Otaibi, director general of customs on the causeway, said that anti-money laundering laws
Madinah hotel costs shoot up
Hotel and transport costs have shot up as more people flock to Madinah to visit the Prophet’s Mosque. Due to the high demand, the hotels have increased their rates 10-fold or more, with prices as high as SR35,000 for three
Madinah governor urges traffic solutions
Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman has issued a directive to officials for finding ways to sort out traffic jams in the city. Wuhaib Al-Sahli, assistant undersecretary of the Madinah secretariat for developmental affairs, said work has already started on
3 of a family swept away by rainwater in Madinah
A man, his wife, and his mother drowned during floods in Madinah on Thursday. The mother’s body has been found but those of the man and his wife are still missing, according to a source from Madinah Civil Defense. The
First Umrah flight arrives in Madinah from Malaysia
The first Umrah flight arrived at Prince Muhammad Bin Abdul Aziz International Airport in Madinah carrying a total of 489 pilgrims from Malaysia. The Umrah season which started on the first day of Safar (Nov. 13) will continue up to
Confusion over number of pilgrims remaining in KSA
It is still uncertain how many pilgrims are still in the Kingdom. What has added to the confusion is the discrepancy in the figures shown by different Haj Ministry officials. They, however, agree on the number of pilgrims who have
Pedestrian bridges worth SR25m being built in Madinah
Al-Madinah Municipality has constructed pedestrian bridges worth SR25 million at various locations to cope with high pedestrian density, said an official from the municipality. According to the official, the move is in the interest of pedestrian safety in the city.
Hajjar: 60m annual Umrah visas by 1440H
New regulations aim to increase the number of Umrah pilgrims to 1.25 million a month, leading to 10 million Umrah visas a year, according to Haj Minister Bandar Hajjar, who said the new plan would be applied in 1437H. In
When faithful missed Friday prayer because imam overslept
Worshippers at a mosque in Hail had to offer regular prayer on Friday noon instead of the weekly Friday prayer because the imam in Al-Borj failed to show up. After waiting for the imam, the worshippers decided to offer regular
Haia cracks down on smokers
The Commission for the Promotion of Virtue and the Prevention of Vice (Haia) has been cracking down on people smoking shisha in public places, including beaches and parks. Arab News recently visited a public park in Wadi Namir, Dariyah region,
Palestinian woman in Madinah meets with brother after 70 years
An elderly Palestinian woman met her brother and her nieces and nephews in the Saudi holy city of Madinah after 70 years of separation, Makkah daily reported. Fatima Al-Hard said she was separated from her brother 70 years ago. “I
Friday sermons at Prophet’s Mosque to be translated into six languages
The Agency of General Presidency for the Prophet’s Mosque Affairs has appointed six interpreters to translate Friday sermons into French, English, Urdu, Chichewa, Turkish and Hausa. The translated version of the sermons would be broadcasted on various FM radio frequencies,
Madinah prepares for 600,000 visitors
Government departments in Madinah have completed their preparations to receive over half a million pilgrims who have just completed the Haj rituals under the direct supervision of Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman. These preparations involved the participation of 6,000
Golf carts a great help for pilgrims in Jamarat
The golf carts that have been provided by the Central Administration for Development Projects within the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs have transported 30,000 Haj pilgrims so far to their destinations including the sick, the elderly and those with
7 million text messages in 5 languages set for pilgrims
The Secretariat of the Holy Capital has begun sending short text messages to generate awareness among pilgrims about the municipal services available to them during Haj. More than seven million text messages in five different languages are expected to be
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