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The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced on Wednesday that there will be four-day Eid Al-Adha holidays for workers in the private and non-profit sectors
4-day Eid Al-Adha holidays for Saudi private sector
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced on Wednesday that there will be four-day Eid Al-Adha holidays for workers in the private and non-profit sectors. The holidays will start on the Arafat Day on Thursday, June 5, and will end on Sunday, June 8.The ministry emphasized the necessity of taking into account the cases of overlap stipulated in Article 24 of the Executive Regulations of the Labor Law to ensure that the holiday is implemented in accordance with the approved regulations.Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court announced on Tuesday that Standing at Arafat, which marks the climax of the annual pilgrimage of Hajj, will be on Thursday, June 5, and Friday, June 6 will be the first day of the Eid Al-Adha celebrations.The Supreme...
May 28, 2025

4-day Eid Al-Adha holidays for Saudi private sector

The Ministry of Interior urged all citizens and residents to comply with Hajj regulations and instructions to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims.
Penalties for 6 persons for transporting unauthorized pilgrims
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The Ministry of Interior has penalized six Saudi citizens for violation of Hajj rules and regulations. The ministry announced that the Hajj Security Forces have arrested them at the entry points to Makkah while transporting a total of 20 individuals without permits to perform Hajj.The ministry issued administrative decisions through the seasonal administrative committees against the transporters, accomplices, and those who were provided with transportation. According to the decisions, penalties included imprisonment, fines of up to SR100,000, publishing names of violators in the local media at their own expense, deportation of residents and a 10-year ban from re-entering Saudi Arabia following the completion of their sentence.The ministry called for the...
May 28, 2025

Penalties for 6 persons for transporting unauthorized pilgrims

Sheikh Al-Sudais directs to shorten Friday sermons during Hajj season
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, head of the Presidency of Religious Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, has directed that Friday sermons and prayers be shortened during the 2025 Hajj season due to intense heat in Makkah and Madinah.The decision aims to ease hardship on pilgrims and worshippers, especially the elderly and those in crowded areas such as the mataf (circumambulation area around the Holy Kaaba), upper levels, and courtyards. It also includes reducing the waiting time between the call to prayer and the start of the sermon.Al-Sudais said the directive reflects the presidency’s responsibility to provide a safe, spiritual worship environment at the Two Holy Mosques, in line with the leadership’s directives.He added that the...
May 28, 2025

Sheikh Al-Sudais directs to shorten Friday sermons during Hajj season

Jeddah Astronomy: Asteroid 2025 KX3 approaches Earth
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Scientists and space enthusiasts are preparing to monitor the passage of the small asteroid 2025 KX3 near planet Earth. Although it will pass at a safe distance, this event is being closely monitored by global monitoring centers.Eng. Majed Abu Zahra, head of the Jeddah Astronomical Society, stated that the asteroid 2025 KX3, which was observed in May, is classified as a near-Earth object, and its diameter is estimated to be only about 10 meters, which makes it relatively small compared to larger asteroids that are not a cause for concern.He explained that according to data from NASA's Center for Near-Earth Object Studies, the asteroid will pass at a distance of 340,000 kilometers, or approximately 90% of the distance between the Earth and the Moon, which...
May 28, 2025

Jeddah Astronomy: Asteroid 2025 KX3 approaches Earth

The General Directorate of Civil Defense stated that its preventive supervision and safety teams will conduct field inspections to enforce the cooking gas ban within the holy sites.
Cooking gas cylinders banned in holy sites during Hajj
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense has banned the entry and usage of all types and sizes of cooking gas (liquefied petroleum gas) cylinders in pilgrim camps and the headquarters of government and private agencies within the holy sites.This ban is effective from Wednesday morning, the first day of Dhul Hijjah, as part of a comprehensive preventive measure to minimize the risk of accidents during the Hajj season.The directorate stated that its preventive supervision and safety teams will conduct field inspections to enforce the cooking gas ban within the holy sites. It said that any gas-powered cylinders or devices found will be confiscated. It also emphasized that strict legal measures will be taken against violators.
May 28, 2025

Cooking gas cylinders banned in holy sites during Hajj

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance received the first group of guests under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit.
Islamic Affairs Ministry receives first group of King's guests for Hajj  
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance received the first group of guests under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has issued an order to host 2,300 pilgrims from more than 100 countries. The first delegation of guests, who arrived on Wednesday, included 305 pilgrims from 33 countries.Several guests expressed their heartfelt thanks to the Saudi leadership for enabling them to perform Hajj through the program. They also praised the leadership’s ongoing commitment to serving Muslims worldwide.
May 28, 2025

Islamic Affairs Ministry receives first group of King's guests for Hajj  

The General Directorate of Passports stated that 1,115,663 pilgrims arrived through airports, 60,365 via land border crossings, and 4,278 through seaports.
Over 1.18 million Hajj pilgrims arrive by Tuesday
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The General Directorate of Passports announced that a total of 1,180,306 pilgrims arrived from abroad through the Kingdom’s air, land, and sea entry points by the end of Tuesday, May 27.It stated that out of this, 1,115,663 pilgrims arrived through airports, 60,365 via land border crossings, and 4,278 through seaports.The directorate also reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to facilitating entry procedures for pilgrims by equipping all international ports with advanced technologies operated by highly trained, multilingual personnel.In a related development, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance has announced the launch of a 24/7 toll-free helpline (8002451000) to respond to pilgrims’ inquiries and provide religious edicts (fatwas) related...
May 28, 2025

Over 1.18 million Hajj pilgrims arrive by Tuesday

Saudi Arabia studies ways to combat forest fires and promote sustainability
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The National Center for Vegetation Cover Development and Combating Desertification (NCVC) has completed a study titled "Methods of Preventing Forest Fires and Addressing Their Impacts in the Southern and Southwestern Regions of Saudi Arabia," in collaboration with King Khalid University and Monash University in Australia. This study is part of its efforts to enhance forest protection and reduce the risk of fires, in order to achieve environmental sustainability goals.The study included a comprehensive assessment of forest conditions, the creation of a digital database, and the development of an integrated action plan that includes relevant agencies, defining the tasks of each agency. It utilized modern technologies such as early warning and drones....
May 28, 2025

Saudi Arabia studies ways to combat forest fires and promote sustainability

China grants visa-free access to all GCC countries, including Saudi Arabia
Saudi Gazette reportBEIJING — China has officially extended its visa-free policy to cover all Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states, marking a significant step in deepening people-to-people exchanges with the region.Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning announced on Wednesday that nationals from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain will be eligible to enter China without a visa starting June 9, 2025, until June 8, 2026.The visa waiver applies to visits for tourism, business, family visits, exchanges, or transit, and is limited to 30 days.The move completes China's visa-free coverage for the entire GCC bloc, which already included the UAE and Qatar — countries that have enjoyed full mutual visa exemptions with China since 2018.“We welcome more friends from GCC countries...
May 28, 2025

China grants visa-free access to all GCC countries, including Saudi Arabia

Saudi, Syrian ministers explore digital economy cooperation in virtual meeting
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Saudi Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Al-Swaha held a virtual meeting with his Syrian counterpart, Abdul Salam Heikal, to discuss future cooperation in the digital economy sector.The discussion focused on opportunities to enhance digital infrastructure in Syria to support sustainable development and align with broader aspirations for economic growth and national recovery.Al-Swaha reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s commitment to supporting Syria’s future by fostering digital transformation and innovation.Both ministers emphasized the importance of regional integration and knowledge exchange, particularly in advancing innovation, empowering young talent and entrepreneurs, and building capabilities that enable both nations to compete on...
May 28, 2025

Saudi, Syrian ministers explore digital economy cooperation in virtual meeting

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