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Saudi Arabia declares full readiness for Hajj as pilgrims prepare to flock to Mina Monday
1+ hour, 18+ min ago (803+ words) MINA " The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced on Sunday that all field and operational preparations for transporting pilgrims to the tent city of Mina have been completed, as the rituals of Hajj commence on Monday. Pilgrims have finalized…...
Absher carries out over 16. 5 million electronic transactions in April
2+ hour, 24+ min ago (207+ words) RIYADH " The Ministry of Interior's electronic platform Absher carried out a total of 16, 536, 826 electronic transactions and services during April. The beneficiaries of these services were users across Absher Individuals and Absher Business. A total of 13, 973, 584 transactions were completed through Absher…...
Islamic foreign ministers condemn Ben-Gvir's appalling actions against Gaza-bound flotilla participants
2+ hour, 36+ min ago (426+ words) RIYADH " Foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and seven other Muslim countries strongly condemned the appalling, degrading, and unacceptable actions of extremist Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir against participants in the Gaza-bound flotilla while they were in Israeli detention. The foreign ministers…...
Health ministry urges pilgrims to use umbrellas to prevent heat exhaustion, sunstroke - Latest News from Saudi Arabia and the World
5+ hour, 50+ min ago (18+ words) The Ministry of Health called on Hajj pilgrims to follow guidance on the optimal use of sun umbrellas....
Temperatures to hit 45 " on Day of Tarwiyah as NCM readies 8 stations to monitor extreme weather conditions
5+ hour, 37+ min ago (233+ words) MINA " The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) continues its operational activities and the delivery of its services and data in Mina in preparation for the Day of Tarwiyah, the first day of the annual pilgrimage of Hajj on Monday. Temperatures…...
Nusuk Card reflects Saudi Arabia's leadership in serving pilgrims
6+ hour, 33+ min ago (319+ words) MINA " During every Hajj season, Saudi Arabia continues presenting an advanced global model in crowd management and serving millions of pilgrims, relying on advanced technological infrastructure and a modern organizational vision that has made the Hajj journey safer, easier, and…...
Al-Mashair Metro launches first journeys for Hajj - Latest News from Saudi Arabia and the World
7+ hour, 8+ min ago (223+ words) MAKKAH " Al-Mashair Metro launched on Sunday its first journeys for the 2026 Hajj, serving pilgrims across nine stations linking the holy sites of Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah. The eco-friendly electric train connects the holy sites of Mina, Muzdalifah, and Arafat, helping…...
Visit times of Rawdah Sharif during Hajj announced
7+ hour, 11+ min ago (292+ words) MADINAH " The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque has announced booking slots to visit Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah via the Nusuk application during the 2026 Hajj season. Daily visiting hours for men run…...
National Guard minister inspects readiness of forces participating in Hajj
8+ hour, 9+ min ago (222+ words) MINA" Minister of National Guard Prince Abdullah bin Bandar inspected the military readiness of the National Guard Ministry's forces participating in the 2026 Hajj mission. He inspected a military parade showcasing units assigned to support pilgrim security. The ministry's forces are…...
Media Ministry concludes 3rd Hajj Media Hub with over 13, 500 media professionals, visitors
7+ hour, 35+ min ago (336+ words) MAKKAH " The Ministry of Media concluded the third edition of the Hajj Media Hub, organized as part of the activities of the Unified Media Operations Center for Hajj. The four-day event, held in cooperation with the Grand Hajj Symposium at…...