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Saudi Arabia: 244 mist fans cool courtyards of Grand Mosque
The General Authority for the Care of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque in Saudi Arabia has installed 244 water mist fans in the courtyards of the Grand Mosque in Makkah.…
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Free Umrah for UAE labourers: Over 400 fulfill their dream
Umrah is a pilgrimage to Islam’s two holiest sites in the cities of Makkah and Madinah, Saudi Arabia, which can be conducted at any time of year. It is often a distant…
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Saudi Arabia invites bids for 7 mining exploration licences in Makkah, Riyadh
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources, has invited bids from local and international investors for seven new mineral exploration licences in Makkah and Riyadh, covering a total…
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Newly weds Adnaan Shaikh, Ayesha jet off for their first Umrah
Mumbai: Social media star and Bigg Boss OTT 3 fame Adnaan Shaikh, who has been making a lot headlines for past few weeks, has embarked on a spiritual journey with his wife,…
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Saudi Arabia to introduce electric jets to transport passengers to Makkah, new resorts
Saudia, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), is set to introduce an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) jet service for transport passengers to the holy city of…
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Bangladeshi man takes 8 sisters for Umrah, fulfills life-long dream
In a heartwarming gesture, Dr Md Mizanur Rahman, a Bangladeshi man recently fulfilled his life-long dream of taking his eight sisters to perform Umrah at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. Expressing his joy,…
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Abdullah Al Qurafi, Muhammad Barhaji named permanent Imams of Prophet’s mosque
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman, the custodian of the two holy mosques on Thursday, October 3 appointed Sheikh Abdullah Al Qurafi and Sheikh Muhammad Barhaji as permanent Imams of the sacred mosque Masjid…
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Saudi Arabia builds first stone park in Makkah
In a significant development, the Makkah Municipality has unveiled the first stone park covering approximately 1,000 square meters in Makkah. The municipality aims to utilize recycled materials and benefit from leftover stones…
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Watch: Mountains in Makkah turn green after heavy rainfall
Riyadh: The rare sight of arid mountains in Saudi Arabia’s Makkah region have been turned into a lush green landscape after heavy rainfall and thunder in the Kingdom over the past few…
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Saudi Arabia bans pregnant women, sick pilgrims from performing Haj 2025
In a bid to ensure pilgrims’ safety and wellbeing, the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has issued strict health restrictions for those undertaking the Haj pilgrimage in 2025. According to a health…
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Cloud seeding shows promising results for Makkah, Holy sites: Study
The Regional Program for Cloud Seeding has conducted a research study showing promising results in enhancing rainfall and increasing cumulus cloud density in Makkah and the Holy Sites, Saudi Arabia. According to…
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Watch: Heavy rain lashes Makkah, Madinah; NCM issue warning
Heavy rain, accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms, lashed in Makkah, Madinah, and other regions across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Wednesday, August 21, providing relief from the scorching heat.…
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Saudi Arabia launches new Umrah program to boost pilgrim experience
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has launched the Direct Umrah Program, enabling companies to directly serve pilgrims, ensuring high-quality standards without intermediaries. This initiative aims to enhance…
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Rare super blue moon to light skies in Saudi Arabia
A rare full moon, also known as a super blue moon, will illuminate the skies worldwide, including Saudi Arabia, on Monday, August 19. Taking to X on Sunday, August 18, Jeddah Astronomical…
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Saudi Arabia to launch cable car system to Cave Hira in Makkah
Makkah: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced plans to launch a cable car system in 2025 to facilitate access to the Cave of Hira in Makkah’s Jabal Al Noor, located at…
