Saudi Arabia

Hajj Security Forces complete preparations to receive pilgrims in Madinah

The Special Forces for Hajj and Umrah Security in Madinah have completed preparations to receive pilgrims arriving from Makkah after having completed their Hajj rituals

Hajj Security Forces complete preparations to receive pilgrims in Madinah

The General Directorate of Passports affirmed its readiness to finalize pilgrims’ departure procedures for the current Hajj season at various Saudi international air, land, and sea entry and exit points.

Passports Directorate facilitates pilgrims’ departure through all international ports

June 09, 2025

Passports Directorate facilitates pilgrims’ departure through all international ports

The number of copies allocated for distribution during this year's Hajj account for 2,521,380 copies of the Holy Qur'an.

Islamic Affairs Ministry begins distribution of King's gift of Qur'an copies to pilgrims

June 09, 2025

Islamic Affairs Ministry begins distribution of King's gift of Qur'an copies to pilgrims

Saudi Arabia's real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) recorded a 3.4 percent growth during the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same quarter in 2024.

GASTAT: Real GDP grows 3.4% in Q1 2025

June 09, 2025

GASTAT: Real GDP grows 3.4% in Q1 2025

Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif emphasized that this year's Hajj season did not witness anything that would disrupt the Hajj or affect the safety and security of pilgrims.

Interior minister: We didn't witness anything that disrupts Hajj or affects pilgrims' safety

June 09, 2025

Interior minister: We didn't witness anything that disrupts Hajj or affects pilgrims' safety

Highlights

SAUDI ARABIA

Hajj Security Forces complete preparations to receive pilgrims in Madinah

5 hours ago

Hajj Security Forces complete preparations to receive pilgrims in Madinah

SAUDI ARABIA

Passports Directorate facilitates pilgrims’ departure through all international ports

5 hours ago

Passports Directorate facilitates pilgrims’ departure through all international ports

SAUDI ARABIA

Islamic Affairs Ministry begins distribution of King's gift of Qur'an copies to pilgrims

5 hours ago

Islamic Affairs Ministry begins distribution of King's gift of Qur'an copies to pilgrims

SAUDI ARABIA

GASTAT: Real GDP grows 3.4% in Q1 2025

6 hours ago

GASTAT: Real GDP grows 3.4% in Q1 2025

SAUDI ARABIA

Interior minister: We didn't witness anything that disrupts Hajj or affects pilgrims' safety

6 hours ago

Interior minister: We didn't witness anything that disrupts Hajj or affects pilgrims' safety

Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif during the meeting with senior officials, commanders of security sectors and Hajj security forces in Makkah on Sunday.

Interior minister lauds commendable services of security forces for success of Hajj

June 09, 2025

Interior minister lauds commendable services of security forces for success of Hajj

Al-Rabiah announces early Hajj 1447 preparations; Success of 1446 Hajj Season hailed

June 09, 2025

Al-Rabiah announces early Hajj 1447 preparations; Success of 1446 Hajj Season hailed

3-month midday outdoor work ban to be in force from June 15

June 09, 2025

3-month midday outdoor work ban to be in force from June 15

Pilgrims, who stayed back in Mina on Sunday night to perform the stoning ritual for the fourth consecutive day, threw pebbles at three Jamarat on Monday afternoon.

Hajj comes to a close officially as remaining pilgrims bid farewell to Mina

June 09, 2025

Hajj comes to a close officially as remaining pilgrims bid farewell to Mina

Hussein Al-Qahtani, spokesman of the National Center for Meteorology (NCM), stated that this year’s Hajj season marks the end of the Hajj season coinciding with the summer months

NCM: Next Hajj in spring season and Hajj in summer will occur after 25 years

June 09, 2025

NCM: Next Hajj in spring season and Hajj in summer will occur after 25 years

Minister of Transport and Logistics Saleh Al-Jasser during an inspection tour of King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah on Sunday.

Transport minister inspects Jeddah airport’s readiness for pilgrims’ departure

June 09, 2025

Transport minister inspects Jeddah airport’s readiness for pilgrims’ departure

Gulf leaders congratulate King Salman and Crown Prince on success of Hajj

June 08, 2025

Gulf leaders congratulate King Salman and Crown Prince on success of Hajj