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Director General of Saudi Passports Maj. Gen. Saleh Al-Murabba inspects the Hajj Terminal Complex at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah.
Passports Chief inspects Jeddah airport Hajj terminal
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Director General of Saudi Passports Maj. Gen. Saleh Al-Murabba inspected the Hajj Terminal Complex at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. The visit is aimed to oversee the progress of work and ensure the efficient delivery of services provided to pilgrims, particularly in facilitating their departure procedures after completing their Hajj rituals.Maj. Gen. Al-Murabba affirmed that the General Directorate of Passports is fully prepared at all international ports, harnessing its full human and technical capabilities to streamline pilgrims' departure procedures.He noted that these efforts are part of the directorate’s broader operational plan for this phase, which involves delivering comprehensive services across air, land, and sea ports to...
June 10, 2025

Passports Chief inspects Jeddah airport Hajj terminal

Emir of Madinah Prince Salman bin Sultan during his field visit to the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah.   
Madinah Emir reviews operational readiness at Prophet’s Mosque
Saudi Gazette report MADINAH— Emir of Madinah and Chairman of the region’s Permanent Committee for Hajj and Umrah Prince Salman bin Sultan conveyed greetings and appreciation from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to security personnel and entities participating in Hajj missions.The leadership’s appreciation recognized the personnel’s dedicated efforts to serve pilgrims and acknowledged the significant responsibility they bear in maintaining the security and comfort of the Prophet’s Mosque. Prince Salman made the remarks after a field visit to the Prophet’s Mosque, to review its operational readiness, coinciding with the arrival of the first groups of pilgrims from Makkah after completing this year’s Hajj...
June 10, 2025

Madinah Emir reviews operational readiness at Prophet’s Mosque

The Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) transported approximately 1.87 million passengers, including pilgrims and Hajj officials, with operating 2,154 trips during the Hajj 2025.
Mashaer Metro serves 1.87 million passengers during Hajj
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) transported approximately 1.87 million passengers, including pilgrims and Hajj officials, with operating 2,154 trips during the Hajj 2025. The SAR operated Mashaer Metro Train between the stations of Mina, Muzdalifah, and Arafat during the period from Dhul Hijjah 7 until the end of the Days of Tashreeq (Dhul Hijjah 13).The operational plan for the Mashaer Metro Train during the Hajj season included five main phases. The first phase, from Dhu Al-Hijjah 7 to 8, transported over 27,000 passengers across all stations. The second phase carried 282,000 pilgrims from Mina to Arafat, followed by the third phase, which transported 294,000 pilgrims from Arafat to Muzdalifah. In the fourth phase, more than 349,000 pilgrims were...
June 10, 2025

Mashaer Metro serves 1.87 million passengers during Hajj

Saudi Arabia's Industrial Production Index (IPI) recorded an increase of 3.1 percent during the month of April 2025 compared to the same month in 2024.
GASTAT: Saudi Industrial Production Index rises by 3.1% in April 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's Industrial Production Index (IPI) recorded an increase of 3.1 percent during the month of April 2025 compared to the same month in 2024. According to the results of the IPI for the month of April 2025, released on Tuesday by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT), the mining and quarrying sub-index rose by 0.2 percent year-on-year, while the manufacturing sub-index recorded a 7.4 percent increase.The GASTAT bulletin also reported a 0.2 percent decrease in the sub-index for electricity, gas, steam, and air conditioning supply activities, whereas the sub-index for water supply, sewage, waste management, and treatment activities increased by 8.8 percent compared to April of the previous year.Based on key economic activities, the...
June 10, 2025

GASTAT: Saudi Industrial Production Index rises by 3.1% in April 2025

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has mobilized more than 3,000 volunteers to serve the pilgrims, distributed across six diverse tracks during this year's Hajj.
Hajj Ministry: Over 94,000 individuals worked to serve pilgrims
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah revealed that more than 94,000 individuals worked within the Hajj organization this year, serving pilgrims in various fields and organizational locations. It is part of the ministry's efforts to improve the quality of services and enhance the pilgrims' experience within an integrated operational system overseen by several specialized centers.The ministry explained that these recorded numbers fall within the framework of a coordinated institutional effort that brings together government and service agencies, relying on the integration of human resources with modern technologies to ensure a safe and facilitated Hajj experience for pilgrims.In terms of oversight, the ministry's Compliance Center conducted more than...
June 10, 2025

Hajj Ministry: Over 94,000 individuals worked to serve pilgrims

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
Saudi Gazette report 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. They received the first group of pilgrims in Madinah on Sunday night. Their elaborate arrangements come as part of a comprehensive organizational security plan aimed at ensuring their safe and smooth arrival and movement. The forces emphasized that the field plan focuses on regulating pilgrim movement and facilitating entry and exit from Madinah, ensuring smooth traffic flow and reducing congestion.Preparations also include enhancing security presence on all major routes, providing assistance and guidance to pilgrims, and maintaining the readiness of emergency teams to respond to health...
June 09, 2025

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
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — 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, and to facilitate their travel.The directorate stated that it has mobilized its personnel and technologies, supported by modern security systems, to implement this phase of the Hajj plan and ensure pilgrims’ smooth departure.Meanwhile, the government entities in the Madinah Region have begun seeing off pilgrims returning to their home countries via Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport, after performing Hajj this year with ease and tranquility.After performing Hajj, large numbers of pilgrims are arriving in Madinah to pray at the...
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
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance started on Sunday distribution of gifts of copies of the Holy Qur'an from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman to the Hajj pilgrims. The number of copies allocated for distribution during this year's Hajj account for 2,521,380 copies of the Holy Qur'an, published by the King Fahd Complex for Printing of the Holy Qur'an in Madinah in various sizes and with translations of their meanings in several international languages, ensuring that this blessed gift reaches all nationalities.These efforts reflect the care and attention of the wise leadership for the Holy Qur'an and its keenness to bid farewell to the pilgrims with the most glorious gifts, expressing the attention and care they...
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
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — 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. This growth was driven by a 4.9 percent increase in non-oil activities and a 3.2 percent rise in government activities, according to the report, released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) on Monday.The report showed that oil activities recorded a 0.5 percent decline. Meanwhile, on a seasonally adjusted basis, real GDP increased by 1.1 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. The results showed that non-oil activities were the primary contributors to real GDP growth on an annual basis, adding 2.8 percentage points. Government activities and net product taxes also contributed positively,...
June 09, 2025

GASTAT: Real GDP grows 3.4% in Q1 2025

Saudi Film Commission joins International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Film Commission announced its membership in the International Association of Audiovisual Archives (IASA), which includes members from 70 countries representing archival institutions from around the world specializing in the preservation of visual materials, musical recordings, historical and literary works, oral history, and other artifacts. This is a strategic move aimed at strengthening the commission's international presence in the field of audiovisual archiving.This accession comes as part of the Commission's ongoing efforts to preserve and protect the Kingdom's audiovisual heritage. It aims to develop archiving projects and exchange expertise with leading international institutions in this field.It also reflect the Commission's...
June 09, 2025

Saudi Film Commission joins International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives

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