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The Hajj security forces implemented the security and organizational plans related to Hajj with high efficiency and professionalism, according to the  Director of Public Security.
17,615 people detained for attempting to perform Hajj without permits
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Director of Public Security and Chairman of the Hajj Security Committee Lt. Gen. Muhammad Al Bassami has revealed that the security authorities have arrested 17,615 people while attempting to perform the Hajj pilgrimage without a permit. These include 9,509 people who violated labor, residency and border security regulations.The security authorities also busted 105 fake Hajj campaigns in various regions of the Kingdom and those in charge of the campaigns were arrested and referred to the Public Prosecution.Al-Bassami said a total of 202,695 people who did not have a Hajj permit were sent back from the Makkah entry points. A total of 128,999 vehicles that were not licensed to enter Makkah and the holy sites were also turned back.He said a total of 33 people...
July 01, 2023

17,615 people detained for attempting to perform Hajj without permits

Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah attending a function organized by the Ministry at its headquarters in Makkah on Friday.
Hajj minister: No country-specific allotment of spaces in Holy Sites next Hajj
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah has said that there will be no allotment of specific areas for countries at the Holy Sites for the Hajj of 1445 AH (2024).“Priority will be given while allotting spaces to those countries that fulfill the terms and conditions and provisions of bilateral agreements and complete all the preparations for the Hajj early,” he said.Al-Rabiah made the remarks while addressing the closing ceremony hosted by the ministry at its headquarters in Makkah on Friday to honor government and private sector agencies for their great efforts in making this year’s Hajj operation a great success.The minister said the preliminary arrangements document would be delivered to the Hajj affairs offices for the next Hajj season...
July 01, 2023

Hajj minister: No country-specific allotment of spaces in Holy Sites next Hajj

To keep a spiritual and distinctive souvenir, which represents a unique opportunity every year, crowds of pilgrims flock to the gift markets in Makkah and Madinah to buy presents before returning to their countries after completing the rituals of Hajj.
Pilgrims flock to gift shops for spiritual and distinctive souvenirs after completing Hajj rituals
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — To keep a spiritual and distinctive souvenir, which represents a unique opportunity every year, crowds of pilgrims flock to the gift markets in Makkah and Madinah to buy presents before returning to their countries after completing the rituals of Hajj.Shops and gift shops in Makkah and Madinah witness a great turnout during the Hajj period, as thousands of pilgrims visit them after completing their rituals, and buy souvenirs for themselves, their families and friends before their trip to their home countries.The pilgrim’s gift is very special, unlike other gifts, because of its high spirituality, as it is bought from the Holy Sites shops, which cannot be bought anywhere else in the world.One of the advantages of gifts that are bought from Makkah and Madinah...
July 01, 2023

Pilgrims flock to gift shops for spiritual and distinctive souvenirs after completing Hajj rituals

Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan had a phone conversation on Saturday with his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan.
Saudi-Turkish FMs review ways to develop relations between the two countries 
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan made a phone call on Saturday to his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan.During the phone call, the two sides reviewed ways to develop and enhance the relationship between Saudi Arabia and Turkey, as well as consolidate the bilateral coordination in all fields.Prince Faisal and Fidan also exchanged views regarding all the regional and international issues of common interest.
July 01, 2023

Saudi-Turkish FMs review ways to develop relations between the two countries 

The first batches of pilgrims arrived in Madinah on Saturday to greet the Prophet (peace be upon him) and offer prayers at the Prophet’s Mosque after their successful completion of the annual pilgrimage of Hajj.
First batches of pilgrims arrive in Madinah as Hajj ends officially
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The first batches of pilgrims arrived in Madinah on Saturday to greet the Prophet (peace be upon him) and offer prayers at the Prophet’s Mosque after their successful completion of the annual pilgrimage of Hajj. These pilgrims who hastened to leave Mina after performing the stoning rituals on Friday, headed back to Makkah to perform the Tawaf Al-Wida (farewell tawaf), the last ritual of Hajj, before their departure for Madinah. Meanwhile, the pilgrims who stayed back in Mina on Friday night to perform the stoning ritual for the fourth consecutive day, threw pebbles at three Jamarat on Saturday afternoon. The pilgrims hurled seven pebbles each, first at Jamarat Al-Sugra, then at Jamarat Al-Wusta, and finally at Jamarat Al-Aqaba in a calm and peaceful...
July 01, 2023

First batches of pilgrims arrive in Madinah as Hajj ends officially

Saudi Arabia arrests 10,710 illegals in a week
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Around 10,710 violators of residency, labor laws and border security regulations were arrested in various regions of the Kingdom within a week. According to the Ministry of Interior the arrests were made during the joint field campaigns carried out by various units of the security forces across the Kingdom during the week from June 22 to 28.The arrests included 6,070 violators of the residency system, 3,071 violators of the border security rules, and 1,569 violators of the labor laws.Another 558 people were arrested while trying to cross the border into the Kingdom, 49% were Yemenis, 48% Ethiopians, and 3% of other nationalities, with 62 violators being caught trying to cross the border to exit Saudi Arabia.Eleven persons, who were involved in transporting...
July 01, 2023

Saudi Arabia arrests 10,710 illegals in a week

Pilgrims are major beneficiaries of AI and newly introduced and updated technologies
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — As the annual pilgrimage of Hajj comes to a close on Saturday, more than 1.8 million pilgrims belonging to over 150 countries from all over the world were the major beneficiaries of all the highly advanced technologies and artificial intelligence. The government of Saudi Arabia tapped the full potential of the new technologies in its drive to further improve the facilities and services being offered to the guests of God. It introduced new technologies apart from updating the earlier ones that facilitated the pilgrims to undertake their lifetime spiritual journey in much easier and comfortable way. Saudi Arabia harnessed technical capabilities enhanced by a digital infrastructure to provide pioneering services to pilgrims. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and...
July 01, 2023

Pilgrims are major beneficiaries of AI and newly introduced and updated technologies

The inspectors toured all locations frequented by the pilgrims.
Commerce Ministry carries out 10,458 inspection tours since start of Hajj 2023
Saudi Gazette report MADINAH — The Ministry of Commerce carried out 10,458 inspection tours in commercial facilities from the start of this year's Hajj season until the 12th of Dhul-Hijjah, and recorded 491 violations on the spot. The ministry kept pace with the departure of the pilgrims to Madinah after completing their Hajj rituals and conducted intensive tours to check on the abundance of the main foodstuffs and to ensure that the commercial establishments and the sales outlets complied with the Consumer Protection Law. It also implemented its seasonal plan in the second phase of Hajj in Madinah, coinciding with the start of the pilgrims' arrival in the city on Friday and Saturday. The seasonal plan of the ministry for the Hajj season aims to follow up on the availability...
July 01, 2023

Commerce Ministry carries out 10,458 inspection tours since start of Hajj 2023

Director General of Passports Lt. Gen. Sulaiman bin Abdulaziz Al-Yahya tours Jeddah airport on Saturday.
Saudi passport chief inspects workflow at KAIA, Hajj terminal
JEDDAH — Director General of Passports Lt. Gen. Sulaiman bin Abdulaziz Al-Yahya inspected on Saturday the workflow at the Hajj and North terminals at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, and the services provided to departing pilgrims.Lt. Gen. Al-Yahya stressed that passport offices at the airport have harnessed all human and technical capabilities to facilitate the departure procedures of pilgrims. — SPA
July 01, 2023

Saudi passport chief inspects workflow at KAIA, Hajj terminal

Muslim leaders emphasize great Saudi role in successful conclusion of Hajj
MAKKAH — Leaders of the Muslim world and heads of Islamic organizations praised Saudi Arabia and its leadership on the successful completion of this year's Hajj.The Muslim World League (MWL) congratulated the Kingdom, under the leadership of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on the success of the Hajj season.In a statement issued by the league’s General Secretariat, MWL Secretary-General and Chairman of the Organization of Muslim Scholars Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa said the great success of the Hajj season is one more accomplishment in the long list of Kingdom’s achievements in serving the Two Holy Mosques and the pilgrims, as well as the entire Muslim world.He added that this success is the result...
July 01, 2023

Muslim leaders emphasize great Saudi role in successful conclusion of Hajj

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