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Religious Affairs Presidency Launches Cloud Communication System for Answering Inquiries at the Grand Mosque
Mecca: President of the Presidency for Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais launched a cloud communication system for pilgrims wishing to make inquiries at the Grand Mosque, as part of the pre…
Director of Foreign Ministry Branch in Makkah Receives Syrian Embassy Coordination Team
Jeddah: Director General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs branch in Makkah Region Fareed Al-Shehri received in Jeddah today a coordination team from the Embassy of the Syrian Arab Republic in Riyadh. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed arrang…
Transporting People Without Hajj Permits Carries up to SAR50,000 Fine, Six Months in Prison
Riyadh: The Ministry of Interior affirmed that citizens and residents caught transporting people without a Hajj permit, in violation of Hajj regulations and instructions, will face a fine of up to SAR50,000, imprisonment for up to six months, and a re…
Madinah Airport Welcomes First Hajj Flights from Burkina Faso
Madinah: The General Directorate of Passports at Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport welcomed the first flights of pilgrims arriving from Burkina Faso to perform Hajj for the year 1447 AH, completing their entry procedures smoothly and…
HRH the Crown Prince Sends Condolences to Kuwaiti Crown Prince
Riyadh: His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a cable of condolences to the Crown Prince of Kuwait, Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah, following the passing of Shei…
Saudi Consul General Visits Makkah Route Initiative Terminal at Istanbul Airport
Istanbul: Saudi Consul General in Istanbul Abdulmajid Al-Dosari visited today the terminal dedicated to the Makkah Route Initiative at Istanbul Airport. He reviewed the terminal’s operations and the procedures in place to facilitate the Hajj journey f…
Industry Minister Explores Investment Opportunities in Industry and Mining with US and French Officials
Los angeles: Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef met in Los Angeles with US Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jacob Helberg. The meeting addressed ways to enhance cooperation in the indu…