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May 2025
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Hajj Security Forces Detain Resident for Unauthorized Makkah Travel Attempt
What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article highlights the firm enforcement of Hajj regulations by Saudi Arabia’s Hajj Security Forces, who on May 9, 2025, arrested an Egyptian resident for transporting 22 permit-less individuals attempting to…
Social Development Bank Takes Part in 2025 Al-Baha Handicraft Forum Celebrating Year of Crafts
What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article explores how the Social Development Bank (SDB) is helping to transform traditional Saudi craftsmanship into economic opportunity, showcased during the Al-Baha Craftsmen Forum 2025, held on May 9, 2025.…
Saudi Ambassador Meets with Bahraini Minister of Works to Strengthen Cooperation
What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article highlights a diplomatic meeting on May 9, 2025, between Saudi Ambassador to Bahrain Naif Al-Sudairy and Bahraini Minister of Works Eng. Ibrahim bin Hassan Al-Hawaj. The discussion focused on…
Slava’s SnowShow to Enchant Riyadh Audiences with May 15–24 Performances
What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article celebrates the arrival of the internationally acclaimed Slava’s Snowshow in Riyadh, set to run from May 15 to 24, 2025, at the Baker Alshadi Theater. Organized by the Royal…
Kingdom Boosts Pilgrim Transport Systems with Expanded Travel Network
What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article highlights Saudi Arabia’s strategic preparations for Hajj 1446, with a focus on enhancing transport connectivity and pilgrim safety. As of May 9, 2025, the Roads General Authority has upgraded…
Makkah Municipality Kicks Off Wide-Ranging Hajj Season Inspection Drive
What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article covers the Holy Makkah Municipality’s launch of an intensive field inspection campaign on May 9, 2025, targeting key neighborhoods in preparation for Hajj 1446 AH. This initiative reflects Saudi…
Saudi Pavilion Wraps Up Successful Showing at Athens Defense and Security Expo
What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article showcases Saudi Arabia’s outstanding presence at the Athens International Defense and Security Exhibition (DEFEA), which concluded on May 9, 2025. Through the Saudi pavilion—organized by the General Authority for…
Presidency of Religious Affairs Expands Women’s Services at Holy Mosques and Launches 20+ Enrichment Programs
What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article highlights a transformative step by the Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and Prophet’s Mosque, which, as of May 9, 2025, is expanding women’s participation in religious…
Deputy Governor of Makkah Oversees Key Hajj and Umrah Committee Meeting
What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article highlights the latest meeting of the Permanent Committee for Hajj and Umrah, held on May 9, 2025, under the direction of Makkah Region Governor Prince Khalid bin Faisal bin…
Jeddah Governor Reviews Readiness at King Abdulaziz Airport’s Hajj Terminal
What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article covers Governor of Jeddah Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi’s inspection of the Hajj and Umrah Terminal Complex at King Abdulaziz International Airport on May 9, 2025, ahead of…