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Jeddah Astronomy Society: Waning Crescent Moon Aligns with Saturn and Mars
Jeddah: A remarkable astronomical phenomenon will grace the skies of the Kingdom and the Arab world at dawn on Thursday, as the waning crescent moon aligns with the planets Saturn and Mars.
According to Saudi Press Agency, Jeddah Astronomy Society D…
Farasan Islands’ Elderly Recall Historic Hajj Journeys Across the Red Sea
Farasan: Elderly residents of the Farasan Islands still preserve vivid memories of historic Hajj journeys that began long before departure. Families prepared provisions and arranged matters for their absence before travelers gathered along the shore c…
Acting Director General of Passports Inspects Passport Operations at Al-Ruqai Border Crossing
Al-ruqai: Acting Director General of Passports Maj. Gen. Dr. Saleh bin Saad Al-Murabba inspected passport operations at Al-Ruqai border crossing and reviewed services provided to pilgrims to facilitate entry procedures with ease and convenience.
Acc…
GCC States Reaffirm Unified Security Against Threats
Riyadh: Secretary General of the GCC Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi affirmed that the ministers of Interior of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states emphasized the importance of intensifying coordination between the ministries of interior and the relevan…
Saudi Film Commission to Showcase at 2026 Cannes Film Festival
Cannes: The Film Commission has announced its participation in the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, unveiling a comprehensive program that underscores the swift advancement of the Saudi film industry. This engagement reinforces Saudi Arabia’s…
Integrated Services Streamline Pilgrims’ Access to Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah at Prophet’s Mosque
Medina: The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Prophet’s Mosque provides guidance and organizational services focused on enabling the largest possible number of pilgrims to pray at Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah, amid the high visitor density…
Kidana Launches New Development Projects for Hajj 1447
Kidana: Kidana Development Company, the executive arm of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites, announced new phases of development projects in the holy sites as part of its early preparations for the 1447 AH Hajj season.
According to…