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Sharp rise in temperature is challenge this Haj season: Saudi ministry
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health said that this year’s Haj season faces a major challenge represented by the significant rise in temperatures, which poses a threat to the health…
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Photos: Haj security readiness parade in Makkah
As millions of Muslim pilgrims converge towards Makkah in Saudi Arabia for the Haj 1445 AH-2024 which is set to begin on Friday, June 14. Ahead of the largest gathering, Saudi Arabia’s…
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Watch: Saudi Arabia holds security parade ahead of Haj
Makkah: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s security forces held an annual military parade in Arafat in Makkah on Monday, June 10, ahead of the upcoming Haj 1445 AH-2024 season. The event was…
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Saudi Arabia announces midday work ban
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) on Monday, June 10, announced a midday work ban starting on Saturday, June 15. The decision stipulated that workers…
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Haj 2024: Nigerian pilgrim gives birth in Makkah
Makkah: A 30-year-old Nigerian pilgrim has given birth to a healthy baby boy named Mohammed at the Maternity and Children’s Hospital in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. This marks the first birth of a…
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India welcomes Egypt, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia joining BRICS
Moscow: India on Monday wholeheartedly welcomed Egypt, Iran, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia joining the BRICS as their representatives attended for the first time a key meeting of the grouping hosted by…
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Saudi Arabia launches first automated monitoring vehicle for Haj
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Transport General Authority (TGA) has launched an automated monitoring vehicle for the first time during the Haj season 1445 AH-2024. The goal is to manage all transportation…
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Haj 2024: Saudi Grand Mufti urges pilgrims to value opportunity
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Grand Mufti and Chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars, Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Sheikh, has advised pilgrims visiting the Grand Mosque in Makkah to value the opportunity…
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Celebs who are performing Haj 2024: Mirza sisters join from Hyd
Mumbai: Every year, Muslims from around the world gather together in the holy city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia, for the Haj pilgrimage, a key pillar of Islam. Worshippers dressed in white…
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Haj 2024: Arafat day sermon to reach 1 bn in 20 languages
Makkah: The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques is preparing to launch the largest-ever translation project for the Arafat sermon, aiming to reach one billion listeners across the…
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Haj 2024: Saudi King to host 1,000 Gazan pilgrims from families of injured, martyrs
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdul Aziz has issued an order to host 1,000 Palestinian pilgrims from the families of martyrs and the injured in the ongoing Israeli…
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In a first, Saudi Arabia allows Haj pilgrims to use ATM cards issued by their country
Riyadh: The Central Bank of Saudi Arabia has announced that pilgrims can use their internationally issued bank cards for the first time during this year’s Haj season. This step comes as the…
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Saudi Arabia: Non-oil activities grow by 3.4% in Q1 2024
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s non-oil activities continued their upward trend, expanding by 3.4 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2024. According to a new report released by the General Authority for…
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Haj 2024: Saudi Arabia allows pilgrims to use e-scooters
Makkah: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia‘s Royal Commission for Makkah city and Holy sites (RCMC) will allow pilgrims to use electric scooters during the Haj season 1445 AH-2024. This service has been…
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Saudi Arabia promotes seasonal work during Haj
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) on Saturday, June 8, launched Ajeer Al-Haj and seasonal permits services to promote seasonal work during the Haj…
