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Interior minister: Security was flawless during the Hajj
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif said that the annual pilgrimage of Hajj that concluded on Saturday did not witness anything that disturbed it or affected the security and safety of the pilgrims. “There were no epidemiological or quarantine cases recorded during the Hajj. The security men were keen and alert so as to ensure the security and safety of pilgrims under the directives of the leadership,” he said.According to the minister, the security men, with the participation of employees of other governmental and private agencies, performed their tasks featuring high level of professionalism, which contributed to the success of all plans set for the Hajj season.Prince Abdulaziz...
July 02, 2023

Interior minister: Security was flawless during the Hajj

Al-Swaha begins visit to China that would attract further technological investments to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Minister of Communications and Information Technology Eng. Abdullah Al-Swaha has started an official visit to China.Eng. Al-Swaha’s visit will include Beijing, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and Shenzhen, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart, a number of government officials, and leaders of major companies working in the fields of technology, digital economy, space and innovation.The visit comes in line with the development that the Saudi-Chinese relations is witnessing in recent years, which confirm the partnership's strength between the two countries that is characterized by an accelerated pace in light of the increase in global opportunities and the development of technologies in various fields.It is expected that Eng. Al-Swaha’s...
July 02, 2023

Al-Swaha begins visit to China that would attract further technological investments to Saudi Arabia

Japanese Hajj pilgrims Almas Choji, Saema Honda and Murama Tsuguku.
Hajj means to leave everything behind to spend time with God, Japanese pilgrims say
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — “Hajj means to leave everything behind, such as money and responsibilities, just to spend time with God,” said Japanese pilgrims on their journey to perform Hajj 2023.Speaking to the Saudi Center for Government Communication (CGC), Almas Choji, a Japanese Muslim who is performing Hajj for the first time this year, said that she learned about Islam after meeting a Muslim person who is working in a food company. He taught her about Islamic details and halal food.“I got married 4 years back, I was 35 years old, and my Mahr (A dowry, gift from the groom to the bride) was a trip to Hajj,’ Choji said, noting that they could not make it at the beginning of her marriage because OF the spread of COVID-19 pandemic at that time.As for her feeling when she saw...
July 02, 2023

Hajj means to leave everything behind to spend time with God, Japanese pilgrims say

Where do over 100 million Jamarat pebbles go at the end of the stoning ritual?
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — Stoning at Jamarat is the most repeated ritual of the Hajj. Pilgrims perform the ritual at one Jamarat (Jamarat Al-Aqaba) on the first day of stoning on the Day of Sacrifice, Dhul Hijjah 10.In the next two or three tashreeq days (Ayyam Al-Tashreeq), the pilgrims hurl seven stones each at the three pillars.They stone first at Jamarat Al-Sugra (small pillar), then at Jamarat Al-Wusta (medium pillar) and lastly at Jamarat Al-Aqaba (largest pillar), seven times each.This year, more than 1.84 million foreign and domestic pilgrims performed Hajj.Those who performed the stoning rituals on these three days would have used more than 90.4 million pebbles, with each pilgrim using a total of 49 pebbles while those pilgrims who stayed back in Mina on Friday night to...
July 02, 2023

Where do over 100 million Jamarat pebbles go at the end of the stoning ritual?

A total of 33,494 Hajj pilgrims were transported in 129 trips by the Haramain Railway on the first day of Hajj,
Haramain Railway sets record transporting pilgrims on 1st day of Hajj 
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The Saudi Railway Company (SAR) has set a new record for transporting pilgrims to Makkah on the first day of Hajj 2023, the company said in a statement. SAR said the Haramain High-Speed Railway set a record by transporting more than 33,000 Hajj pilgrims to Makkah on the first day of this Hajj season. A total of 33,494 Hajj pilgrims were transported in 129 trips by the railway, SAR said, adding that the rate of on-time arrival of trips according to the schedule reached 98%.The Haramain High-Speed Railway is one of the most important means of transportation that the pilgrims use, as it facilitates their travelfrom and to the holy city with ease, safety and security.
July 02, 2023

Haramain Railway sets record transporting pilgrims on 1st day of Hajj 

Over 30 commercial stores readied to serve pilgrims after Hajj
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — The Makkah Municipality has prepared more than 30,000 commercial and food outlets in Makkah to serve the pilgrims after Hajj.Of these about 18,500 are commercial stores, 7,109 barber shops, 2,590 grocery stores, and 1,914 restaurants and popular food stores. All the sub-municipalities in Makkah have intensified field inspections and increased the number of teams. The inspection teams are deployed in different locations and residential neighborhoods where Hajj pilgrims are present in high numbers in order to follow up on the works related to the license, compliance, and monitoring of the markets to ensure food safety. The municipality has clarified that all the facilities, serving places and commercial markets are fully ready. While monitoring...
July 02, 2023

Over 30 commercial stores readied to serve pilgrims after Hajj

Saudi Arabia ranked first globally in the Government Strategy Index for Artificial Intelligence, one of the indicators of the global classification of artificial intelligence issued by Tortoise Intelligence.
Saudi Arabia ranks first in govt strategy for AI in Tortoise Global AI Index
RIYADH — The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ranked first globally in the Government Strategy Index for Artificial Intelligence, one of the indicators of the global classification of artificial intelligence issued by Tortoise Intelligence.The company evaluates more than 60 countries in the world. Germany and China secured the second and third rankings, respectively.The global ranking of artificial intelligence incorporates more than 100 indicators, categorized into seven sub-pillars: government strategy, res, development, talent, infrastructure, operating environment, and commercial.The Kingdom ranked first in the Government Strategy Index for Artificial Intelligence and secured 31st position in the total classification indicators issued by Tortoise, which is a global company that has a global...
July 01, 2023

Saudi Arabia ranks first in govt strategy for AI in Tortoise Global AI Index

The Hajj security forces implemented the security and organizational plans related to Hajj with high efficiency and professionalism, according to the  Director of Public Security.
17,615 people detained for attempting to perform Hajj without permits
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Director of Public Security and Chairman of the Hajj Security Committee Lt. Gen. Muhammad Al Bassami has revealed that the security authorities have arrested 17,615 people while attempting to perform the Hajj pilgrimage without a permit. These include 9,509 people who violated labor, residency and border security regulations.The security authorities also busted 105 fake Hajj campaigns in various regions of the Kingdom and those in charge of the campaigns were arrested and referred to the Public Prosecution.Al-Bassami said a total of 202,695 people who did not have a Hajj permit were sent back from the Makkah entry points. A total of 128,999 vehicles that were not licensed to enter Makkah and the holy sites were also turned back.He said a total of 33 people...
July 01, 2023

17,615 people detained for attempting to perform Hajj without permits

Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah attending a function organized by the Ministry at its headquarters in Makkah on Friday.
Hajj minister: No country-specific allotment of spaces in Holy Sites next Hajj
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah has said that there will be no allotment of specific areas for countries at the Holy Sites for the Hajj of 1445 AH (2024).“Priority will be given while allotting spaces to those countries that fulfill the terms and conditions and provisions of bilateral agreements and complete all the preparations for the Hajj early,” he said.Al-Rabiah made the remarks while addressing the closing ceremony hosted by the ministry at its headquarters in Makkah on Friday to honor government and private sector agencies for their great efforts in making this year’s Hajj operation a great success.The minister said the preliminary arrangements document would be delivered to the Hajj affairs offices for the next Hajj season...
July 01, 2023

Hajj minister: No country-specific allotment of spaces in Holy Sites next Hajj

To keep a spiritual and distinctive souvenir, which represents a unique opportunity every year, crowds of pilgrims flock to the gift markets in Makkah and Madinah to buy presents before returning to their countries after completing the rituals of Hajj.
Pilgrims flock to gift shops for spiritual and distinctive souvenirs after completing Hajj rituals
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — To keep a spiritual and distinctive souvenir, which represents a unique opportunity every year, crowds of pilgrims flock to the gift markets in Makkah and Madinah to buy presents before returning to their countries after completing the rituals of Hajj.Shops and gift shops in Makkah and Madinah witness a great turnout during the Hajj period, as thousands of pilgrims visit them after completing their rituals, and buy souvenirs for themselves, their families and friends before their trip to their home countries.The pilgrim’s gift is very special, unlike other gifts, because of its high spirituality, as it is bought from the Holy Sites shops, which cannot be bought anywhere else in the world.One of the advantages of gifts that are bought from Makkah and Madinah...
July 01, 2023

Pilgrims flock to gift shops for spiritual and distinctive souvenirs after completing Hajj rituals

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