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May 2025
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First Indonesian pilgrims depart for Saudi Arabia under the Makkah Route Initiative
What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article highlights the May 3, 2025, launch of the first Hajj flight under Saudi Arabia’s Makkah Route Initiative from Solo, Indonesia. The initiative simplifies and enhances the pilgrim journey by…
Defense Minister attends elite special forces drills in the northwest region
What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article highlights the live military exercise of Saudi Arabia’s Elite Special Forces (ESF), observed by Minister of Defense Prince Khalid bin Salman in the Northwestern Region on May 3, 2025.…
UN expert praises Saudi Arabia’s commitment to rights of elderly people
What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article highlights Saudi Arabia’s commitment to protecting the rights and dignity of its senior citizens. From April 20 to 30, 2025, UN Independent Expert Claudia Mahler visited multiple regions across…
Riyadh hosts second meeting of global counterterrorism excellence centers
What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article highlights Saudi Arabia’s leadership in global security through innovation and cooperation. On May 3, 2025, Riyadh hosted the second meeting of the Counter-Terrorism Centers of Excellence in collaboration with…
KSrelief to provide support for orphaned children in Mali
What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article covers a vital humanitarian agreement between KSrelief and a civil society partner to sponsor 1,350 orphans and 430 families in Mali, West Africa. It demonstrates Saudi Arabia’s global compassion,…
Governor of the Digital Government Authority wraps up successful visit to the US
What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article spotlights the Digital Government Authority (DGA) Governor Ahmed Alsuwaiyan’s recent visit to the United States, where he held high-level meetings with UN officials, technology companies, and global institutions. This…
Kidana launches rental project inspired by architecture of sacred Islamic sites
What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article details the completion of Kidana Development Company’s new commercial rental unit project in Mina and Muzdalifah, finalized ahead of the 1446 AH Hajj season. The initiative offers pilgrims improved…
Northern Borders Region witnesses growing engagement in sports and wellness activities
What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article explores the dynamic expansion of the sports sector in Saudi Arabia’s Northern Borders Region, particularly in Arar. As of May 3, 2025, local investments in football fields, sports academies,…
Saudi archery team adds 25 medals at Arab Championship
What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article celebrates the Saudi archery team’s exceptional performance at the Arab Archery Championship in Hammamet, Tunisia, as of May 3, 2025. With a total of 25 medals already won, the…
Rally Saudi Arabia officially starts in Jeddah
What This Article Is About & Why It Matters This article covers the launch of Rally Saudi Arabia on May 2, 2025, in Jeddah—a significant moment in Saudi motorsport history. After a 15-year hiatus, the Kingdom proudly welcomes back the…