Tag: Hajj

Mecca unveils eco-conscious walkways made from recycled tyres, offering cooler, safer paths for pilgrims and promoting sustainable infrastructure. Mecca: Ahead of Hajj, beginning Wednesday, June 4th, Saudi authorities have unveiled eco-conscious walkways in Mecca featuring heat-reflective, rubberized surfaces made from recycled car tyres. Designed to enhance accessibility and comfort for millions of pilgrims, this initiative […]

JEDDAH: India has officially signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia for Hajj 2025, securing a quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims. The agreement was signed by Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, and Saudi Minister for Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq Bin Fawzan Al Rabiah, in Jeddah. Minister Rijiju took to social media platform X, stating, “Hajj […]

Makkah: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has introduced a comprehensive plan to support pilgrims and Hajj service providers during the 1445 AH Hajj season. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the initiative aims to offer extensive assistance to both organizations and individuals involved in facilitating the Hajj pilgrimage. As […]

Makkah: During the period from the first day of Dhu Al-Qi’dah to the eighth day of Dhu Al-Hijjah 1445 AH, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health provided medical aid to approximately 93,000 pilgrims traveling to Saudi Arabia for Hajj. According to agencies, this assistance was extended through various channels such as medical clinics, pharmacies, kidney dialysis […]

Saudi Arabia introduced a trial for self-driving air taxis at holy sites. Saleh Al-Jasser, the Minister of Transport and Logistics Services and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, launched the trial. It’s the world’s first air taxi licensed by a civil aviation authority, as per the agencies. Also […]

Medinah: The Madinah branch of the Saudi Ministry of Health unveiled the Smart Robot service on Saturday in the Central Area near the Prophet’s Mosque, as reported by the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). This initiative aims to disseminate educational messages, guidance, and health instructions to pilgrims in over 96 languages worldwide, enhancing safety and awareness. […]

Riyadh: The Saudi Arabian Public Security authority has started cracking down on individuals who violate regulations regarding the Hajj pilgrimage without proper permits. This enforcement is active in various locations including Makkah, the central area, holy sites, the Haramain train station, security checkpoints, screening centers, and temporary security checkpoints. The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) has […]

Saudi Arabia’s Roads General Authority has announced the expansion of the asphalt surface cooling initiative in multiple areas within holy sites for Hajj. According to a report by agencies on Thursday, the objective of the initiative is to reduce temperatures in neighborhoods and residential areas, lessen energy consumption for cooling buildings, and moderate the effects […]

Jeddah: Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports revealed that by May 26, a total number of 532,958 pilgrims had arrived for this year’s Hajj season in Saudi Arabia. According to agencies, this number includes pilgrims entering the Kingdom through all border crossings. Most pilgrims — 523,729 — arrived by air, 9,210 crossed land borders, and […]

Saudi Arabia will prohibit visit visa holders from entering Makkah until June 21, as announced by the Ministry of Interior. The Ministry has announced entry restrictions for Makkah during the upcoming Hajj period. This restriction applies to all visit visa holders, regardless of type, from May 23 to June 21, 2024. Saudi visit visa Hajj […]

Makkah: The Municipality of Makkah is diligently preparing for the upcoming 1445 Hajj season, focusing on ensuring the safety and comfort of the millions of pilgrims expected to visit the Kingdom, as reported by agencies. A comprehensive plan has been devised, mobilizing a workforce of 22,000 individuals, including administrators, engineers, technicians, sanitation workers, and support […]