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There are 436 water mist fans in the courtyards of the Prophet's Mosque
Several measures adopted to protect visitors of Prophet's Mosque from summer heat
Saudi Gazette reportMADINAH — Coinciding with the huge influx of Hajj pilgrims to the holy city of Madinah before the start of the rites of the pilgrimage, the Saudi government has taken several measures to protect them from the sweltering summer heat.These measures, followed up by the Prophet's Mosque agency, include air-conditioning systems, huge umbrellas, mist fans, white marble, and chilled Zamzam water.The air-conditioning system runs with high efficiency; its cooling level is automatically adjusted depending on outside heat to maintain a balanced temperature.The Central Air Conditioning Station covers an area of 70,000 square meters and comprises the world’s largest concentrator to cool water. It has 6 coolers, each with a capacity of 3,400 tons. The water cooling reaches as...
June 20, 2023

Several measures adopted to protect visitors of Prophet's Mosque from summer heat

The Crown Prince meets with Dimitri Kerkentzes in Paris.
Crown Prince, BIE chief discuss Saudi bid to host Expo 2030
PARIS — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman has discussed with Dimitri Kerkentzes, Secretary-General of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), the Kingdom’s bid to host Expo 2030 in Riyadh.The Crown Prince met with Kerkentzes in Paris, France, during the Kingdom’s official reception to present Riyadh's bid.The meeting was attended by Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan; the CEO of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, Ibrahim Al-Sultan; and Saudi Ambassador to France Fahd Al-Ruwaili. — SPA
June 20, 2023

Crown Prince, BIE chief discuss Saudi bid to host Expo 2030

Saudi Arabia holds reception for Expo 2030 bid in Paris
Saudi Gazette reportPARIS — Saudi Arabia held an official reception for Riyadh's bid to host Expo 2030 in Paris.Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman, who's also Chairman of the Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) attended the reception. The Crown Prince is currently on a state visit to France.The reception welcomed representatives of the 179 member states of the International Bureau of Expositions. The ceremony is part of the nomination procedure to host the Expo 2030.The reception showcased the capital's readiness, plans and projects to host the exhibition, before the final voting to select the host city for this event at the next General Assembly meeting in November 2023.The reception, hosted by the Royal Commission for Riyadh City, included an exhibition...
June 19, 2023

Saudi Arabia holds reception for Expo 2030 bid in Paris

Saudi Arabia welcomes restoration of ties between UAE and Qatar
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia welcomed the restoration of diplomatic representation between Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), in implementation of AlUla Agreement.The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has commended this positive development, which highlights the strong relations among the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and contributes to enhancing collective Gulf efforts in realizing the aspirations of the region’s nations and peoples.Earlier, UAE and Qatar announced the restoration of diplomatic representation, and resumed work at the embassy of the UAE in Doha, and the embassy of Qatar in Abu Dhabi, as well at its consulate in Dubai as of June 19, 2023, according to the Emirates News Agency.The two sides underlined that this step embodies the will of the leaderships of the two...
June 19, 2023

Saudi Arabia welcomes restoration of ties between UAE and Qatar

The total number of Umrah performers in 2022 reached 24,715,307, while the total number of internal and external Hajj pilgrims reached 926,062 pilgrims in the same year, the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) announced.
Umrah performers in 2022 reached 24,715,307; while total Hajj pilgrims is 926,062
RIYADH — The total number of Umrah performers in 2022 reached 24,715,307, while the total number of internal and external Hajj pilgrims reached 926,062 pilgrims in the same year, the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) announced.GASTAT’s announcement came during issuing two reports for Umrah and Hajj statistics for the year 2022/1443 Hijri.Umrah statistics showed that 9,517,829 out of 24,715,307 is the number of Umrah performers who performed Umrah once in 2022.According to the Umrah report, the total number of external Umrah performers reached 8,372,429.The number of male Umrah performers was 3,700,785, which accounted for 44.20%, while the number of female Umrah performers reached 4,671,644, accounting for 55.80%.The result showed that the total number of internal Umrah...
June 19, 2023

Umrah performers in 2022 reached 24,715,307; while total Hajj pilgrims is 926,062

The investment licenses issued in the first quarter of this year posted an increase of 34 percent, by about 1600 licenses, compared to 1200 in the same period of the previous year.
Saudi FDI stocks exceed SR1 trillion in 4Q of 2022
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s foreign direct investment (FDI) stocks witnessed an increase of 0.7 percent, recording more than SR1 trillion ($266 billion) during the fourth quarter of 2022 on a quarterly basis. This indicates the effectiveness of the efforts made towards enhancing investment attractiveness by developing the environment and providing incentives to investors, according to a report issued by the Ministry of Investment.FDI stocks measure the total level of direct investment at a given point in time, usually the end of a quarter or of a year. The outward FDI stock is the value of the resident investors’ equity in and net loans to enterprises in foreign economies.The ministry reported that the Saudi government has completed 104 investment deals during the...
June 19, 2023

Saudi FDI stocks exceed SR1 trillion in 4Q of 2022

Eminent Saudi Islamic Scholar and Member of the Council of Senior Scholars Sheikh Youssef bin Muhammad bin Saeed will deliver the Arafat sermon for this year’s Hajj pilgrimage. Sheikh Maher bin Hamad Al-Muaiqly, imam and preacher of the Grand Mosque, will be the reserve imam. The highest Saudi authorities have issued orders in this regard.
Sheikh Youssef bin Muhammad will deliver Arafat sermon
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Eminent Saudi Islamic Scholar and Member of the Council of Senior Scholars Sheikh Youssef bin Muhammad bin Saeed will deliver the Arafat sermon for this year’s Hajj pilgrimage. Sheikh Maher bin Hamad Al-Muaiqly, imam and preacher of the Grand Mosque, will be the reserve imam. The highest Saudi authorities have issued orders in this regard.Sheikh Bin Saeed has served as a teacher at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, and several other mosques. He also worked as a preacher in a number of mosques and Eid prayer grounds for more than 20 years. He participated in the programs of various ministries and universities.Sheikh Bin Saeed held a number of positions, including member of the Council of Senior Scholars. He was appointed earlier...
June 19, 2023

Sheikh Youssef bin Muhammad will deliver Arafat sermon

Saudi Arabia’s government and people have spared no effort in supporting Sudanese people since the beginning of the crisis in Sudan, Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan confirmed.
Saudi Arabia spared no effort in supporting Sudanese people, Prince Faisal confirms
Saudi Gazette reportPARIS — Saudi Arabia’s government and people have spared no effort in supporting Sudanese people since the beginning of the crisis in Sudan, Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan confirmed.Prince Faisal’s confirmation came during participating virtually in the High-level Pledging Event to Support the Humanitarian Response in Sudan and the Region 2023.The event was co-chaired by Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Germany, the United Nations, represented by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), as well as the European Union, in addition to the office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).The foreign minister said that the Sudanese people are looking forward to the pledges that will result from this event.The minister...
June 19, 2023

Saudi Arabia spared no effort in supporting Sudanese people, Prince Faisal confirms

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development said that the Eid Al-Adha holidays for the private and non-profit sectors will begin on Tuesday, June 27, and will end on Friday, June 30.
Saudi Arabia announces 4-day Eid Al-Adha holidays for private sector
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) announced on Monday that there will be 4-day Eid Al-Adha holidays for the workers in the private and non-profit sectors.The ministry said in a statement on its Twitter account that the Eid Al-Adha holidays for the two sectors will begin on Tuesday, the Day of Standing in Arafat on 9th of Dhul-Hijjah, corresponding to June 27, and will end on Friday, 12 Dhul-Hijjah, corresponding to June 30. The cases of overlap stipulated in Article 24 of the Executive Regulations of the Labour Law will be taken into consideration, the ministry said in the tweet. Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court announced on Sunday that the ritual of standing at Arafat, which marks the climax of the annual pilgrimage...
June 19, 2023

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

Salman, Crown Prince congratulate Spanish King on coronation anniversary
JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has sent a cable of congratulations to King Felipe VI of Spain on the anniversary of his coronation.The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques wished King Felipe VI constant good health and happiness, and the government and people of Spain steady progress and prosperity.Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Prime Minister, has also sent a cable of congratulations to King Felipe VI of Spain on the occasion. — SPA
June 19, 2023

Salman, Crown Prince congratulate Spanish King on coronation anniversary

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