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The Madinah Region Development Authority (MDA) has introduced smart devices that work automatically to diffuse fragrant aromas into the air on the sidewalks and pathways used frequently by pilgrims visiting the Prophet’s Mosque.
Smart air fresheners placed on sidewalks near Prophet’s Mosque
MADINAH — The Madinah Region Development Authority (MDA) has introduced smart devices that work automatically to diffuse fragrant aromas into the air on the sidewalks and pathways used frequently by pilgrims visiting the Prophet’s Mosque.The smart air fresheners are also placed in the seating areas near stores on the northern side leading to the mosque.The Saudi Press Agency has monitored scenes created by the Humanizing Cities initiatives and projects implemented by the authority in the service of visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque;These projects are part of the authority’s efforts to improve the urban landscape around the mosque area, and turn it into an attractive environment for pilgrims and visitors.In the implementation of the new projects at the central area, materials that...
July 04, 2023

Smart air fresheners placed on sidewalks near Prophet’s Mosque

File photo of King Salman and the US President Joseph Biden in July 2022
King, Crown Prince congratulate US president on Independence Day
JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has sent a cable of congratulations to President Joseph Biden of the United States of America on his country's Independence Day.The King expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes for continued good health and happiness for the president and further progress and prosperity for the government and friendly people of the United States of America.The King praised relations between the two friendly countries and the development they are witnessing in all fields.Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman too sent a cable of congratulations to President Joseph Biden of the United States of America on his country's Independence Day.The Crown Prince expressed his best wishes of continued good health and happiness...
July 04, 2023

King, Crown Prince congratulate US president on Independence Day

Zaki Kassar, a textile worker with 39 years of experience in the Kiswa Factory of the Holy Kaaba.
Machines cannot outperform hand embroidery, man with 39-year experience in Kaaba kiswa confirms
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — Zaki Kassar, a textile worker with 39 years of experience in the Kiswa Factory of the Holy Kaaba, confirmed that the factory tried to get machines to help them finish the Kiswa (cover of the Kaaba), but it could not outperform the hand embroidery.In a video published by the Saudi Center for Government Communication (CGC), Kassar said that the hand embroidery process is considered a great art that revolves around several integrated stepsKassar welcomes pilgrims and visitors with great passion since his beginnings in the factory, noting that people start crying with joy when they see the cover of the KaabaAbout his journey in the factory, Kassar, who is on the verge of retirement from the Kaaba Covering Factory, said although in his early days he went to Riyadh...
July 04, 2023

Machines cannot outperform hand embroidery, man with 39-year experience in Kaaba kiswa confirms

Prophet's Mosque receives 4.25 million visitors in a week
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Agency for the Presidency of the Prophet’s Mosque announced on Tuesday that it had received more than 4,252,000 worshipers and visitors during the period from Dhul Hijjah 7 to 14, corresponding to June 25 to July 2, Saudi Press Agency reported.The presidency has beefed up, in coordination with the security, service, health, emergency and voluntary agencies, it’s activities to provide the best possible services for the pilgrims, visitors and worshipers of the Prophet’s Mosque in ease and comfort, the presidency said in its weekly report.The presidency organized and facilitated the entry of more than 271,173 visitors to greet the Prophet (peace be upon him), in addition to 75,529 worshipers who were permitted to visit the Rawdah Sharif. “More than...
July 04, 2023

Prophet's Mosque receives 4.25 million visitors in a week

The blind pilgrims and their companions were grouped into three campaigns.
42 blind men and women performed Hajj this year with Kafeef
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The National Association of the Blind (Kafeef) in Riyadh sponsored 42 visually challenged men and women, along with their companions, to perform the Hajj pilgrimage this year.The blind pilgrims performed all Hajj rituals, including the stoning of the Jamarat and Tawaf Al-Widaa (Farewell Circumambulation) amid an integrated system of facilitated services.Director of Administrative and Financial Affairs at Kafeef Abdulaziz Al-Mubarak congratulated Saudi Arabia's leadership and all the authorities who worked during this season on the successful organization of this year's Hajj.He pointed out that the association participated during this Hajj through the Manasik program, which aims to overcome and ease the difficulties for blind pilgrims so they can...
July 04, 2023

42 blind men and women performed Hajj this year with Kafeef

The Commerce Ministry ensured an abundant supply of food products in the holy sites.
Hajj 2023: Over 751 million food products supplied to pilgrims in holy sites
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The total number of food products provided to the pilgrims in the holy sites during Hajj 2023 under the supervision of the Commerce Ministry amounted to 751,655,000.The most consumed commodities were beverages with a total of 406 million bottles of dairy products and juices, followed by more than 207 million water bottles.The volume of baked bread reached more than 128 million loaves, while ready-to-eat meals recorded more than 7 million servings. This is in addition to more than 3 million ice cube molds.The ministry had prepared a comprehensive plan to ensure the availability of food in abundance for the pilgrims throughout the Hajj season and authorized more than 700 transportation trucks to supply the sales outlets in the holy sites with all the...
July 04, 2023

Hajj 2023: Over 751 million food products supplied to pilgrims in holy sites

Five terror convicts executed in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The death penalty of five terror convicts, including four Saudis and one Egyptian, was carried out in the Eastern Province of Saudi Arabia on Monday. They were convicted of carrying out a deadly attack on a house of worship, the Ministry of Interior said in a statement carried by Saudi Press Agency.The five convicts were tried for an attack that killed five people and injured a number of others in the Eastern Province.The Egyptian — Talha Hisham Muhammad Abdo, and Saudis — Ahmed bin Muhammad Asiri, Nessar bin Abdullah Al-Mousa, Hamad bin Abdullah Al-Mousa, and Abdullah bin Abdul-Rahman Al-Tuwaijri — were convicted of perpetrating the heinous crime. They carried out a terrorist operation targeting a house of worship in Al-Ahsa governorate, which...
July 03, 2023

Five terror convicts executed in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Elkhereiji on Monday has met with a number of British officials and discussed cooperation relations between Saudi Arabia and UK and ways to develop and enhance them in all fields.
Saudi Deputy FM meets British officials
Saudi Gazette reportLONDON — Saudi Arabia's Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Elkhereiji on Monday has met with a number of British officials.Elkhereiji met with Lord Tariq Ahmad, minister of state for the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and United Nations of the United Kingdom. The two sides reviewed the cooperation relations between Saudi Arabia and UK, and ways to develop and enhance them in all fields.The deputy foreign minister also met with the British Minister of State for Development and Africa Andrew Mitchell. They discussed ways of developing the Saudi-British bilateral relations in various fields.Both sides reviewed aspects of economic and development cooperation, and the opportunities to develop them in line with Saudi Arabia's Vision 2023, in a way that achieves...
July 03, 2023

Saudi Deputy FM meets British officials

The government agencies in Al-Haditha border port and the Pilgrims' City in Abu Ajram center in Al-Jouf region have completed their preparations to bid farewell to the pilgrims after completing their Hajj rituals. — Courtesy photo
Preparations of Al-Jouf region's ports to bid farewell for Hajj pilgrims completed  
Saudi Gazette reportAL-JOUF — The government agencies in Al-Haditha border port and the Pilgrims' City in Abu Ajram center in Al-Jouf region have completed their preparations to bid farewell to the pilgrims after completing their Hajj rituals.The preparations have been completed under the supervision and follow up from Prince Faisal Bin Nawaf of Al-Jouf region, amid an integrated system of services and high readiness for all the sectors, which comes as an extension of the success achieved in the first phase of Hajj pilgrims' arrival.Al-Haditha border port has raised its readiness in accordance to a high-level performance around the clock to serve Hajj pilgrims, and to increase the services quality that the Kingdom's leadership has provided for them.The preparations have been...
July 03, 2023

Preparations of Al-Jouf region's ports to bid farewell for Hajj pilgrims completed  

The SAMA data showed that the Central Bank’s assets increased to SR1.872 trillion during last May, a monthly increase of SR49.5 billion or 2.7 percent from the previous month of April
Spending of incoming travelers jumps 225% to $9.8 billion in 1Q 2023
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — There has been an increase of 224.6 percent in the spending of travelers coming to Saudi Arabia, reaching $9.8 billion during the first quarter of 2023 compared to the first quarter of 2022. This information was contained in the balance of payments data released by the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA).According to the data, the spending of those who traveled outside the Kingdom during the first quarter of this year amounted to about $3.7 billion, an increase of 7.9 percent compared to the first quarter of 2022.The spending of Saudis who traveled abroad shot up 310 percent to $7.16 billion in the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to the same quarter of 2021.The SAMA data showed that the Central Bank’s assets increased to SR1.872 trillion during last May, a monthly...
July 03, 2023

Spending of incoming travelers jumps 225% to $9.8 billion in 1Q 2023

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