- World’s largest barbershop opens at Clock Towers Center in Makkah to serve pilgrimsSaudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — The Clock Towers Center in Makkah is now home to the world’s largest barbershop, designed and operated to international standards to provide a fast and seamless grooming
- Record 57,000 worshippers use electric cart service at Grand Mosque on 27th night of RamadanSaudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — The General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque announced a new record in mobility services during the 27th night of Ramadan 1446H, with
- Saudi paramedics revive Pakistani man after cardiac arrest at Prophet’s MosqueSaudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — Emergency medical teams from the Saudi Red Crescent Authority in Madinah resuscitated a 45-year-old Pakistani man who suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while observing i'tikaf
- Saudi Red Crescent conducts first air evacuation from Grand Mosque after launch of new helipadSaudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — The Saudi Red Crescent Authority has carried out the first-ever air medical evacuation from the Grand Mosque, following the inauguration of the new air ambulance helipad
- Crown Prince receives Sudan’s Sovereign Council President in Makkah, agrees to establish coordination councilSaudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received the President of Sudan’s Sovereign Council, Gen. Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, on Friday at Al-Safa Palace in Makkah.During
- Saudi Arabia hosts Syria-Lebanon defense talks, agreement signed on border demarcation and security coordinationSaudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Saudi Arabia hosted a meeting in Jeddah on Thursday between Syria’s Minister of Defense, Maj. Gen. Eng. Murhaf Abu Qasra, and Lebanon’s Minister of National Defense,
- Crown Prince arrives in Makkah to spend remainder of Ramadan near Grand MosqueMAKKAH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman arrived in Makkah on Tuesday from Jeddah to spend the remainder of the holy month of Ramadan near the Grand Mosque.Accompanying the Crown
- Crown Prince, Dutch Prime Minister discuss bilateral ties and regional developmentsSaudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Thursday from Prime Minister Dick Schoof of the Netherlands.The two leaders discussed bilateral
- Saudi creatives shine at Jeddah’s Fawanees Nights with art, fashion, and storytellingBy Yassmin Jabri JEDDAH — Saudi artists and designers gathered at Jeddah's ‘Fawanees Nights’ event to showcase their latest works. The exhibition featured various booths with local artists, fashion
- Royal Court mourns Dr. Motleb Al-Nafisah, longtime minister and legal architect, at 88Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Royal Court on Thursday announced the passing of Dr. Motleb Al-Nafisah, Minister of State and Member of the Council of Ministers, at the age of 88.A seasoned statesman
- Saudi non-oil exports jump 10.7% in JanuarySaudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports, including re-exports, recorded an increase of 10.7 percent in January 2025 compared to the same month last year. The increase in the non-oil
- Haram authority provides diverse services to 4000 itikaf observers from 120 countries at Prophet's MosqueSaudi Gazette report MADINAH— The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque has provided 12 on-site services to care for 4,000 itikaf observers from
- Tourism ministry to penalize 150 erring tourism officesSaudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Saudi Ministry of Tourism started taking punitive measures against 150 tourism offices across the Kingdom after detecting their violations. The tour operators and travel
- Saudi Supreme Court calls on public to sight Shawwal crescent on SaturdaySaudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Supreme Court has urged Muslims across the Kingdom to observe the sky for the Shawwal crescent moon on the evening of Saturday, March 29, which corresponds to the
- Saudi Arabia celebrates Saudi Green Initiative Day, highlights nationwide sustainability effortsSaudi Gazette ReportRIYADH — Saudi Arabia marked its second annual Saudi Green Initiative (SGI) Day on Thursday, commemorating the ambitious national program launched in 2021 by Crown Prince Mohammed
- Deputy Emir of Makkah reviews crowd control plans for Khatm Al-Qur'an at Grand MosqueSaudi Gazette report RIYADH — Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal chaired on Wednesday the Central Hajj Committee's meeting to review various agencies' plans for the remaining days
- King appoints Prince Khalid bin Bandar advisor at MOFA and Saleh Al-Harbi chief of Military ApparatusSaudi Gazette report RIYADH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has appointed Prince Khalid bin Bandar bin Sultan as advisor at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with the excellent rank. Prince
- Saudi unemployment hits historic low of 7% in Q4 2024Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) revealed on Thursday that the unemployment rate among Saudis dropped to 7 percent in the fourth quarter of 2024, marking a
- Over 3 million worshipers offer special prayers at Two Holy Mosques on 27th night of RamadanSaudi Gazette report MAKKAH — More than three million worshipers thronged the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah to offer Isha and special night prayers of Taraweeh and Qiyamullail
- At UNHRC, Saudi Arabia condemns Israel’s systemic targeting of Palestinian civiliansSaudi Gazette report VIENNA — Saudi Arabia strongly condemned the ongoing attacks and violations committed by Israel against the Palestinian people, especially the systematic targeting of civilians.
- Traffic diverted near KAFD as Riyadh pushes ahead with major road upgradesSaudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Royal Commission for Riyadh City (RCRC) announced on Tuesday the implementation of traffic diversions on the Northern Ring Road and Al-Takhassusi Street as part of a
- Makkah Grand Mosque's skyline seen without cranes for first time in 15 yearsSaudi Gazette report MAKKAH — In an incredible scene unseen in one and a half decades, the Grand Mosque in Makkah witnessed the removal of the remaining cranes after almost completing the largest ever
