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Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh during a meeting at the headquarters of the General Presidency of Scientific Research and Ifta in Makkah.  
Grand Mufti: Performing Hajj without a permit is a sin
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia, Chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars and Head of the General Presidency for Scholarly Research and Ifta Sheikh Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh, stressed the need to fully adhere to the instructions issued by the relevant authorities, most notably obtaining an official permit to perform the rituals. This was delivered in a directive to Muslims wishing to perform Hajj this year.The Grand Mufti emphasized that performing Hajj without a permit constitutes a grave violation of Islamic law, as it violates the system and the public interest. He warned that violating the instructions issued by the relevant Hajj authorities constitutes a clear violation of the orders of the ruler and is contrary to the Islamic Shariah. "Anyone who performs...
May 31, 2025

Grand Mufti: Performing Hajj without a permit is a sin

Body of Saudi child found in Trabzon river after 6-day search
Saudi Gazette reportANKARA — Turkish search and rescue teams have recovered the body of Saudi child Faisal Ramzi Al-Sheikh in the northeastern city of Trabzon, six days after he fell into a river while playing near its bank with his father.According to an official statement posted on the Trabzon city website, Faisal's body was found approximately 2.3 kilometers away from the site of the fall, wedged beneath a rock in the riverbed.The discovery was made at around noon on Friday.The Saudi Embassy in Turkey confirmed the recovery, stating that it is coordinating with local authorities and the child’s family to complete all necessary procedures.“Following extensive search efforts, Turkish authorities have retrieved the body of the Saudi child Faisal Ramzi,” the embassy said in a...
May 31, 2025

Body of Saudi child found in Trabzon river after 6-day search

Saudi foreign minister arrives in Damascus for official visit, economic talks with Syrian leadership
Saudi Gazette reportDAMASCUS — Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan on Saturday arrived in the Syrian capital Damascus on an official visit, accompanied by a high-level economic delegation.During the visit, Prince Faisal is scheduled to meet with Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa, as part of Saudi Arabia’s ongoing diplomatic efforts to support Syria’s reconstruction and regional reintegration.The accompanying economic delegation will also hold consultation sessions with their Syrian counterparts to explore avenues for joint cooperation that would strengthen Syria’s economy, support government institution-building, and address the aspirations of the Syrian people.The high-level Saudi delegation includes Mohammed Al-Tuwaijri, adviser at the Royal Court; Deputy Minister of...
May 31, 2025

Saudi foreign minister arrives in Damascus for official visit, economic talks with Syrian leadership

More than 33 million individuals benefited from the services and pathways of the Saudi healthcare model by the end of 2024.
Saudi Arabia’s health sector sees 145% surge in beneficiaries in 2024
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Health Sector Transformation Report for 2024 has revealed substantial improvements in the quality, accessibility, and efficiency of healthcare services, aligned with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 objectives.According to the report, more than 33 million individuals benefited from the services and pathways of the Saudi healthcare model by the end of 2024 — a 145% increase compared to the previous year.The integrated model is designed to deliver tailored, comprehensive healthcare that meets the varying health and age-related needs of the population.Patient satisfaction with medical services reached 83.38%, reflecting enhanced service integration and overall improvement in healthcare delivery across the Kingdom’s regions.Insurance coverage also...
May 30, 2025

Saudi Arabia’s health sector sees 145% surge in beneficiaries in 2024

India to exempt PIF from foreign investment rules: report
Saudi Gazette reportNEW DELHI — India has granted Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) an exemption from restrictive foreign portfolio investment rules, paving the way for greater Saudi capital flows into Indian markets, according to Reuters.Previously, Indian regulations required pooling of investments from various sovereign entities and capped foreign ownership at 10% in any single listed company — limiting the ability of PIF and its affiliates to invest independently.The new exemption removes these barriers, offering the Saudi sovereign wealth fund more flexibility to deploy capital directly into Indian equity markets.One source explained that under the earlier rules, PIF subsidiaries were unable to make separate investments, restricting the fund’s operations in one of...
May 30, 2025

India to exempt PIF from foreign investment rules: report

Abdullah Saleh Kamel, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Al Baraka Forum, speaking at the opening session of the summit.
Islamic economy originated in Madinah, says Abdullah Saleh Kamel at Istanbul summit attended by Erdoğan
Saudi Gazette reportISTANBUL — The second Global Islamic Economy Summit kicked off in Istanbul on Friday in the presence of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.Organized by the Al Baraka Forum for Islamic Economy, the summit runs until Sunday and gathers a distinguished group of policymakers, economists, and thought leaders from around the world.During the opening session, Abdullah Saleh Kamel, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Al Baraka Forum, emphasized that the foundations of the modern Islamic economy were laid in Madinah, and that Saudi Arabia played a key role early on in institutionalizing this values-driven model based on Islamic principles and social justice.Kamel noted that the first sessions of the Al Baraka Forum were held in Madinah over 50 years ago, marking the...
May 30, 2025

Islamic economy originated in Madinah, says Abdullah Saleh Kamel at Istanbul summit attended by Erdoğan

SFDA CEO reviews Hajj readiness and AI-powered safety protocols in Makkah
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — As part of Saudi Arabia’s preparations to ensure the safety and well-being of pilgrims during Hajj 2025, Dr. Hisham Aljadhey, Chief Executive Officer of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), conducted a field tour of SFDA operations in Makkah.The visit focused on evaluating the readiness of regulatory services and the implementation of the Authority’s operational plans for the pilgrimage season.Dr. Aljadhey emphasized to SFDA inspectors and monitors the critical importance of safeguarding the food and medicine consumed by pilgrims.He commended the dedication of teams deployed across all sites under SFDA’s jurisdiction, describing their work as a national duty and an honor in service to the guests of the Holy Mosque.The tour included a visit to the...
May 30, 2025

SFDA CEO reviews Hajj readiness and AI-powered safety protocols in Makkah

MWL chief delivers Stanford lecture on values amid global ideological conflicts
Saudi Gazette reportCALIFORNIA — The Secretary-General of the Muslim World League (MWL) and President of the Association of Muslim Scholars, Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Al-Issa, delivered a keynote lecture at Stanford University titled “Values in the Face of Contemporary Conflicts.”The lecture examined the root causes and dangers of ideological—both religious and intellectual—conflicts, emphasizing the importance of understanding, coexistence, and collaboration among diverse belief systems.Dr. Al-Issa distinguished between natural religious and intellectual differences that reflect life’s reality and the more destructive ideological clashes that divide societies and nations, offering both diagnoses and proposed solutions.The event included an overview of international law and...
May 30, 2025

MWL chief delivers Stanford lecture on values amid global ideological conflicts

Riyadh announces Eid Al-Adha operating hours for metro and buses
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Riyadh’s public transport has announced the Eid Al-Adha holiday operating hours for the Riyadh Metro and city buses, confirming that train services will end at a unified time of 12 midnight across all lines, while start times will vary by route.The Orange Line will operate from 10 a.m. to midnight during the period from June 5 to June 14 (corresponding to Dhul Hijjah 9 to 18). It will return to its regular schedule of 6 a.m. start time on June 15.For the remaining metro lines: On June 5, services will begin at 8 a.m. From June 6 to June 8, operations will start at 10 a.m. From June 9 to June 11, start time will revert to 8 a.m. Regular operations (starting at 6 a.m.) resume from June 12 onward. Meanwhile, Riyadh’s bus services will run daily from...
May 30, 2025

Riyadh announces Eid Al-Adha operating hours for metro and buses

Over 78,000 medical services provided to pilgrims as Saudi health system reports 5 heat exhaustion cases
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — Saudi Arabia’s healthcare system has treated five cases of heat exhaustion among pilgrims since the beginning of the Hajj season until the second day of Dhul Hijjah, the Ministry of Health confirmed.All cases were successfully managed, reflecting the Kingdom’s comprehensive efforts to ensure optimal medical care under the Health Sector Transformation Program and the Pilgrim Experience Program.As of this point in the Hajj season, the Saudi health system has provided over 78,000 medical services to pilgrims.More than 46,000 pilgrims have been received at primary healthcare centers, while emergency departments have handled 17,000 cases. Outpatient clinics have recorded over 860 visits.In terms of hospital admissions, more than 3,000 pilgrims have been...
May 30, 2025

Over 78,000 medical services provided to pilgrims as Saudi health system reports 5 heat exhaustion cases

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