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18 judicial circuits and 5 mobile notaries to serve pilgrims
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — The Ministry of Justice has equipped 18 judicial departments to hear cases arising within the boundaries of the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the holy sites of Mina and Arafat. Five mobile notaries have also been provided to meet the documentation needs of pilgrims.The Ministry affirmed the readiness of the judicial departments and mobile notaries, and their provision of qualified personnel, thus contributing to saving pilgrims time and effort, enabling them to complete their cases and notarization processes efficiently and quickly. This is part of the ongoing efforts made by Saudi Arabia's government to serve pilgrims to the House of God.This step comes as part of the integration with other government agencies to provide comprehensive judicial and...
June 02, 2025

18 judicial circuits and 5 mobile notaries to serve pilgrims

Second group of Gaza pilgrims arrives under King Salman’s guest program
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance received the second batch of the guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ program from Palestine.They included 500 male and female pilgrims from Gaza, bringing their number so far to 1000 pilgrims. Directives were given for the pilgrims to be hosted generously within the program, which is implemented by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance to perform the Hajj pilgrimage for the year 1446 AH. The ministry is giving integrated services to provide the best services to the pilgrims from the moment they arrive at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah until they reach at their hosting location in MakkahThe guests expressed their thanks and appreciation to Saudi Arabia's...
June 02, 2025

Second group of Gaza pilgrims arrives under King Salman’s guest program

Girl scouts are geared up to extend the best possible services for the guests of God at the holy sites.
Saudi girl scouts gear up to serve pilgrims with their camp opening in Mina
Saudi Gazette report MINA — Girl scouts are geared up to extend the best possible services for the guests of God at the holy sites. As part of this, a Girl Scouts camp was opened in Mina. Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Mudaris, vice president of the Saudi Arabian Scouts Association and general supervisor of public service camps, and Princess Sama bint Faisal, president of the Saudi Girl Scouts Committee, attended the ceremony.Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Al-Mudaris affirmed that the association is playing a transformative role in empowering girls. He said that the progress made in the girls' division marks a strategic shift fully aligned with the objectives of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.Dr. Al-Mudaris said that the association has begun early preparations to serve pilgrims during the upcoming...
June 02, 2025

Saudi girl scouts gear up to serve pilgrims with their camp opening in Mina

The directive of the Minister of Islamic Affairs covered all mosques frequented by pilgrims in Makkah, especially those in the central area and at the holy sites.
Minister Al-Sheikh directs to shorten time between adhan and iqamah in Makkah mosques
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance Sheikh Abdullatif Al-Sheikh has directed the ministry’s Makkah region branch to instruct imams and muezzins at mosques to reduce the waiting time between adhan (call for prayer) and iqamah (second call for prayer) during the Hajj season.The minister's directive covered all mosques frequented by pilgrims in Makkah, especially those in the central area and at the holy sites. The ministry stated that the waiting time between adhan and iqamah would be 15 minutes for Fajr, 10 minutes for Dhuhr and Asr, five minutes for Maghrib, and 10 minutes for Isha.The move aimed to ease worshippers’ experience, enhance their comfort and focus, and help reduce congestion in the central area and near the holy sites.
June 02, 2025

Minister Al-Sheikh directs to shorten time between adhan and iqamah in Makkah mosques

The intensive inspections of the Civil Defense teams, in coordination with the relevant authorities, in Mina cover pilgrims' housing facilities, as well as firefighting networks, emergency exits, and rainwater and flood drainage networks.
Civil Defense ramps up safety inspections in Mina pilgrims' camps
Saudi Gazette report MINA — The General Directorate of Civil Defense has intensified its inspection tours all over the pilgrims' camps in Mina with deploying preventive supervision groups to monitor safety requirements. This is also to ensure that Hajj service providers and Tawafa organizations are strictly adhering to the rules and regulations and instructions issued by the directorate. The intensive inspections of the Civil Defense teams, in coordination with the relevant authorities, in Mina cover pilgrims' housing facilities, as well as firefighting networks, emergency exits, and rainwater and flood drainage networks.The directorate affirmed that preventive supervision teams will continue to enforce the ban on cooking gas (liquefied petroleum gas) use at the holy sites. Any...
June 02, 2025

Civil Defense ramps up safety inspections in Mina pilgrims' camps

Saudi Arabia's commodity imports rose slightly to SR74 billion in March 2025, a 0.1 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024.
GASTAT: Saudi Arabia's imports rise to SR74 billion in March
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's commodity imports rose slightly to SR74 billion in March 2025, a 0.1 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024. However, commodity imports increased by approximately SR 1.65 billion, a two percent increase, according to data released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT).Machinery, mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, and their parts accounted for 26 percent of the Kingdom's total imports in March, with a value of SR19.3 billion. Vehicles, aircraft, ships, and transportation equipment accounted for approximately 15 percent.China accounted for 25 percent of Saudi Arabia's total imports in March 2025, with a value of SR 18.7 billion, followed by the United States with SR 5.8 billion, and the UAE with SR...
June 02, 2025

GASTAT: Saudi Arabia's imports rise to SR74 billion in March

The 49th Grand Hajj Symposium kicked off in Jeddah on Sunday under the theme “Capability in Hajj and Contemporary Developments.”
Grand Hajj Symposium kicks off in Jeddah
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The 49th Grand Hajj Symposium kicked off in Jeddah on Sunday under the theme “Capability in Hajj and Contemporary Developments.” Organized by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in partnership with the Council of Senior Scholars and the King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives, the symposium brought together a distinguished group of scholars and researchers from across the Islamic world.Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah inaugurated the event, describing the symposium as an Islamic intellectual platform that unites prominent thinkers and scholars to highlight the significance of this great pillar of Islam and to reinforce its religious and cultural dimensions.Dr. Al-Rabiah noted that this year has witnessed the launch of several programs...
June 02, 2025

Grand Hajj Symposium kicks off in Jeddah

Arab-Islamic Ministerial Committee holds virtual meeting with Mahmoud Abbas in Amman on Sunday.
Pledge of support for tripartite mediation efforts for lasting ceasefire in Gaza
Saudi Gazette report AMMAN — The Ministerial Committee assigned by the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit on Gaza, chaired by Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan, held a virtual meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Sunday.The meeting included the participation of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of Jordan Ayman Safadi, Bahraini Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Abdullatif bin Rashid Al-Zayani, Egyptian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Dr. Badr Abdelatty, and the Secretary General of the Arab League Ahmed Aboul Gheit. From the Palestinian side, the meeting was attended by Vice President Hussein Al-Sheikh and Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammad Mustafa.The Committee briefed...
June 02, 2025

Pledge of support for tripartite mediation efforts for lasting ceasefire in Gaza

AI-powered ‘Saqr’ drone deployed for firefighting and rescue during Hajj
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — The General Directorate of Civil Defense has officially deployed its advanced AI-powered drone, “Saqr,” to support firefighting and rescue missions during the Hajj 1446 season.The drone is part of the authority’s enhanced response systems designed to handle emergencies in high-risk or hard-to-reach areas.The Saqr drone is equipped with multi-purpose firefighting capabilities and rescue systems, operating for up to 12 hours continuously. It can reach high altitudes and carry a payload of approximately 40 kilograms.The drone features advanced safety protocols, thermal imaging cameras, and live site transmission capabilities. It is also linked to the central command and control center to support coordinated operations in real time.Designed for rapid...
June 01, 2025

AI-powered ‘Saqr’ drone deployed for firefighting and rescue during Hajj

The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance has welcomed the first group of 500 Palestinian pilgrims from the West Bank, comprising families of martyrs, prisoners, and the wounded.
Islamic Affairs Ministry greets 500 Palestinian pilgrims as King's guests
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance has welcomed the first group of 500 Palestinian pilgrims from the West Bank, comprising families of martyrs, prisoners, and the wounded. They came for Hajj under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Guests Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit.This is in line with a generous directive from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman to host a total of 1,000 pilgrims from these Palestinian families at his own personal expense.Upon their arrival in the Kingdom, the ministry's field committees provided comprehensive services, including escorting them to their accommodations in Makkah, organizing their transportation, and ensuring all their needs were met. These efforts aimed to enable the guests to...
June 01, 2025

Islamic Affairs Ministry greets 500 Palestinian pilgrims as King's guests

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