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Hajj Ministry Suspends 21 Umrah Companies Over Performance Violations
Riyadh: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended 21 Umrah service companies from providing services following the results of performance evaluations conducted during the previous season, which revealed a decline in service quality among several op…
New Book Chronicles Makkah’s Image in Chinese Writings Across Ages
Riyadh: A new book titled ‘Country of the Heavenly Square: Makkah in Medieval and Modern Chinese Writings’ has been released by Makkah historical studies researcher Dr. Mohammed bin Hussein Al-Harithi. The book examines the portrayal of Makkah through…
Saudi Arabia Prepares for Consultative Meeting Ahead of World Water Forum 2027
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia is stepping up early preparations to host the 11th World Water Forum in 2027, bringing together global policymakers, international organizations, and private sector leaders for a pivotal consultative meeting aimed at shaping the f…
Over 10,700 Violations of Residency, Labor, and Border Laws Recorded in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: In a series of inspection campaigns conducted across Saudi Arabia from June 04 to June 10, the Ministry of Interior identified a total of 10,725 violations related to residency, labor, and border security laws. The violations included 5,899 re…
Saudi Arabia Showcases Premium Dates at Fancy Food Show in New York Amid Global Spotlight
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia is set to participate as guest of honor at the Fancy Food Show in New York City, the United States, from June 28 to 30, coinciding with the FIFA World Cup 2026. The Kingdom will be represented by the National Center for Palms and …
Gusty Winds and Dusty Conditions Forecast Across Saudi Regions
Jeddah: Gusty winds and blowing dust are expected to persist across several regions in Saudi Arabia, including Makkah, Madinah, Hail, Tabuk, Al-Jouf, Northern Borders, and Eastern areas. Thunderclouds accompanied by gusty winds may also develop over p…
Saudi-Lebanese Security Cooperation Foils Attempt to Smuggle Nearly 3.9 Million Amphetamine Pills
Riyadh: Ministry of Interior security spokesperson Brigadier General Talal bin Abdul Mohsen bin Shalhoub announced that information provided by the ministry’s General Directorate of Narcotics Control to its counterpart in Lebanon has successfully cont…