- Tourism Ministry enforces closure orders, warns violators of penaltiesSaudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Tourism conducted a comprehensive survey of all closed tourism facilities to ensure that official closure orders remain in effect.The ministry confirmed it
- Over 4.1 million gather at Grand Mosque on 29th night of RamadanSaudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — The Grand Mosque in Makkah welcomed more than 4.1 million worshippers and Umrah pilgrims on the 29th night of Ramadan — one of the most spiritually significant nights of
- Tourism Ministry enforces closure orders, warns violators of penaltiesSaudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Tourism conducted a comprehensive survey of all closed tourism facilities to ensure that official closure orders remain in effect.The ministry confirmed it
- Over 4.1 million gather at Grand Mosque on 29th night of RamadanSaudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — The Grand Mosque in Makkah welcomed more than 4.1 million worshippers and Umrah pilgrims on the 29th night of Ramadan — one of the most spiritually significant nights of
- Madinah police respond to viral video of woman assaulting security officerSaudi Gazette reportMADINAH — The Madinah Region Police confirmed that authorities responded in real-time to a widely circulated video showing a woman assaulting a security officer while he was performing
- Saudi Arabia prepares over 19,000 mosques and open-air prayer grounds for Eid Al-Fitr prayersSaudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance has prepared 15,948 mosques and 3,939 open-air prayer grounds across the Kingdom for Eid Al-Fitr prayers for the year
- Interior minister visits Grand Mosque operations centerSaudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif visited the Grand Mosque Security Operations Center on Friday to review ongoing security efforts during the Umrah
- Over 2.5 million attend Khatm Al-Qur’an prayers in MakkahSaudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — More than 2.5 million worshippers gathered at the Grand Mosque on Friday to perform Isha and Taraweeh prayers on the 29th night of Ramadan, marking the Qur’an completion
- 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
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