SDRPY delivers extensive educational support across Yemeni provinces
What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article highlights Saudi Arabia’s transformative educational initiatives in Yemen, led by the Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen (SDRPY). With 56 education-focused projects launched across 11 governorates, the Kingdom…
SAR100,000 penalty imposed for transporting visit visa holders to holy sites
What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article explains the Ministry of Interior’s firm stance on enforcing Hajj regulations, specifically the ban on transporting visit visa holders to Makkah or the holy sites from Dhu Al-Qi’dah 1…
Religious Affairs Presidency launches ‘Hajj Gifts’ initiative for spiritual enrichment
What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article highlights the “Hajj Gifts” initiative launched by the Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque on May 27, 2025. By distributing Qurans, religious materials,…
Interactive screens installed at Grand Mosque to aid female pilgrims
What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article highlights the launch of smart interactive screens in women’s prayer areas at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, offering access to Islamic books, fatwas, and religious resources in 19 languages.…
Eastern Region Governor meets with Malta’s ambassador
What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article covers a key diplomatic engagement between Saudi Arabia and Malta, as Prince Saud bin Naif, Governor of the Eastern Region, welcomed Ambassador Clive Aquilina Spagnol. The meeting reinforces mutual…
Al-Wadiah Pilgrim City receives 11,000+ pilgrims from Yemen
What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article highlights Saudi Arabia’s exceptional hospitality and service delivery at Pilgrim City in Al-Wadiah, where over 11,000 Yemeni pilgrims were received with care and dignity on their way to Hajj.…
Makkah Route Initiative launched in the Maldives to streamline pilgrim travel
What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article highlights the launch of the Makkah Route Initiative in the Maldives, a significant step in Saudi Arabia’s mission to enhance the pilgrimage experience. By streamlining immigration and travel procedures…
Supreme Court calls for sighting of Dhu al-Hijjah crescent tomorrow evening
What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article highlights the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia’s invitation to Muslims across the Kingdom to sight the crescent moon of Dhu al-Hijjah on the evening of Tuesday, Dhu al-Qi’dah 29,…
Tourism Ministry urges Makkah’s hospitality sector to maintain high service standards
What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article highlights Saudi Arabia’s proactive efforts to elevate hospitality standards in Makkah for the Hajj 1446 AH season, ensuring that all pilgrims receive exceptional care and comfort. Through rigorous inspections…
32 new development proposals released for public feedback via “Istitlaa”
What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article spotlights the National Competitiveness Center’s (NCC) Istitlaa platform, where the Saudi public and private sectors are invited to contribute feedback on 32 new economic and development-related draft projects. Aligned…