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Hajj Security Forces arrest 42 visa violators in Makkah

Hajj Security Forces in Makkah’s Al-Hijrah district have arrested 42 expatriates, holding various types of visit visas, for violating Hajj regulations and instructions

Hajj Security Forces arrest 42 visa violators in Makkah

Kidana Development Company has started the installation of more than 500 misting fans as part of its shading and cooling project for pedestrian pathways in Mina.

Kidana embarks on shading and cooling of pathways at holy sites

May 06, 2025

Kidana embarks on shading and cooling of pathways at holy sites

UNESCO delegation, led by Assistant Director General for Natural Sciences Dr. Lidia Brito, visits the North Riyadh Geopark on Monday.

UNESCO delegation visits North Riyadh Geopark to celebrate its inclusion in Global Geoparks Network

May 05, 2025

UNESCO delegation visits North Riyadh Geopark to celebrate its inclusion in Global Geoparks Network

Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan receives Qatari Ambassador Bandar Al-Attiyah in Riyadh on Monday.

King and Crown Prince receive Qatari Emir’s invitations to attend Social Development World Summit

May 05, 2025

King and Crown Prince receive Qatari Emir’s invitations to attend Social Development World Summit

Abdulaziz Al-Duailej, president of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, attending the 7th Global Occupational Safety and Health Conference in Riyadh on Monday.

Number of Saudis working in occupational safety professions jumps 130% to 29,000

May 05, 2025

Number of Saudis working in occupational safety professions jumps 130% to 29,000

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The man, who was driving a bus, tried to smuggle the women into the holy city without Hajj permits by hiding them in the luggage compartment.

African national arrested for transporting 4 women expats to Makkah without a Hajj permit

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The Saudi Roads General Authority has finalized its extensive preparations to ensure smooth and safe travel for pilgrims across the Kingdom.

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Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto visits the Makkah Route Initiative lounge at Soekarno-Hatta International Airport in Jakarta on Sunday.

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