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King, Crown Prince congratulate Mozambique president on Independence Day
JEDDAH —Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has sent a cable of congratulations to Republic of Mozambique President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day.The King wished good health and happiness to the Mozambican president, and further progress and prosperity to the government and people of the Republic of Mozambique.Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman too sent a cable of congratulations to Republic of Mozambique President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi on the anniversary of his country's Independence Day.The Crown Prince wished good health and happiness to the Mozambican president, and further progress and prosperity to the government and people of the Republic of Mozambique. — SPA
June 25, 2023

King, Crown Prince congratulate Mozambique president on Independence Day

King, Crown Prince congratulate Croatia president on National Day
JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of Croatia Zoran Milanovic on the occasion of his country's national day.The King wished good health and happiness to the Croatian president, and further progress and prosperity to the government and people of the Republic of Croatia.Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman too sent a cable of congratulations to President of the Republic of Croatia Zoran Milanovic on his country's National Day.The Crown Prince wished good health and happiness to the Croatian president, and further progress and prosperity to the government and people of the Republic of Croatia. — SPA
June 25, 2023

King, Crown Prince congratulate Croatia president on National Day

King, Crown Prince congratulate Slovenia president on National Day
JEDDAH — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has sent a cable of congratulations to the President of Slovenia Natasa Pirc Musar on the occasion of her country’s National Day.The King wished good health and happiness to the president of Slovenia, and further progress and prosperity to the government and people of Slovenia.Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman too sent a cable of congratulations to President of Slovenia Natasa Pirc Musar on the occasion of her country’s National Day.The Crown Prince wished good health and happiness to the president of Slovenia, and further progress and prosperity to the government and people of Slovenia. — SPA
June 25, 2023

King, Crown Prince congratulate Slovenia president on National Day

More than two million pilgrims are expected to perform Hajj this year and this figure is more than double the number of pilgrims performed Hajj in 2022 but less than the number of pilgrims performed Hajj in 2019. (Media Ministry)
Pilgrims start performing Tawaf Al-Qudum before flocking into Mina as Hajj to begin Monday
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Hundreds of thousands of Hajj pilgrims started performing on Sunday afternoon the ritual of Tawaf Al-Qudum (Tawaf of Arrival), before their moving into Mina to mark the beginning of the annual pilgrimage of Hajj on Monday, the Day of Tarwiyah. The Saudi authorities and Hajj missions of various countries have completed mammoth preparations and foolproof and flawless arrangements for a hassle-free Hajj while pilgrims are engaged in final preparations to set out for the tent city of Mina at the start of their lifetime spiritual journey. The streets of Makkah were flooded with tents thousands of pilgrims of all nationalities, after Saudi Arabia allowed the Hajj to be performed this year without any restrictions on the number and ages of pilgrims. Those pilgrims...
June 25, 2023

Pilgrims start performing Tawaf Al-Qudum before flocking into Mina as Hajj to begin Monday

The youngest girl volunteer in Hajj 2023 Maryam Mih’dar said that she feels proud when serving and helping the pilgrims.
Youngest girl volunteer in Hajj feels proud as a soldier when helping pilgrims 
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — The youngest girl volunteer in Hajj 2023 Maryam Mih’dar said that she feels proud when serving and helping the pilgrims, similar to that of a soldiers, doctors, security personnel and engineers when they do so.In video published by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in its official Twitter account, Mih’dar said that she feels very excited when Hajj season approaches, in order to serve the pilgrims.And, on the contrary, she begins to feel very sad when it ends, because there will be a whole year left until the pilgrims return.Talking about her stories and adventures in volunteering in Hajj, Mih’dar said that she noticed an old man and a woman who were alone because the other volunteers were busy with other pilgrims, and there was no one left.She said, “I...
June 25, 2023

Youngest girl volunteer in Hajj feels proud as a soldier when helping pilgrims 

Return of pilgrims in full capacity spurs retail and hospitality sectors’ boom in Makkah and Madinah
Saudi Gazette reportMAKKAH — The return of Hajj pilgrims in full capacity from all corners of the globe to what was before the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, estimated at about 2.4 million, has been instrumental in spurring a boom encompassing the private economic sectors in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah.The most important of these sectors are the retail, accommodation and hospitality sectors.The retail sector with its various activities witnessed a remarkable growth at the end of the last Umrah season, which witnessed record numbers of pilgrims and worshipers thronging the Grand Mosque.The hospitality and accommodation sector is one of the most affected sectors by the pandemic, as well as support services, including the food sector, supplies and gifts, and...
June 25, 2023

Return of pilgrims in full capacity spurs retail and hospitality sectors’ boom in Makkah and Madinah

It’s mandatory for domestic pilgrims to carry digital card
Okaz/Saudi GazetteMAKKAH — It’s mandatory for domestic pilgrims to carry their digital card on their smart phones and show them to the security authorities while entering Makkah and moving within the holy sites. This was announced by the Coordination Council for Companies and Establishments for Domestic Pilgrims.The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has issued an urgent directive in this regard to all Hajj service providing companies and establishments for domestic pilgrims, the council said while urging all establishments to instruct the pilgrims to download the Nusuk application and activate the digital card through it.The council stressed the need for all domestic pilgrims to use the digital card by uploading it on their mobile phones. The ministry directed that all the domestic pilgrims...
June 25, 2023

It’s mandatory for domestic pilgrims to carry digital card

The Public Prosecution has arrested the prohibition of all forms of begging, even the electronic ones.
All begging forms are prohibited, even electronic ones
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Public Prosecution has arrested the prohibition of all forms of begging, even the electronic ones.Anyone, who tries to practice begging, whatever its intention or purpose, will be subject to accountabilityThe Public Prosecution said that the penalty would be severe if it was committed by an organized group.It has stressed whoever practices beggary, manages beggars, incites others, agrees with them, or helps them in any way whatsoever in any of this, within an organized group that practices beggary, will be punished with imprisonment for a period of up to 1 year, and a financial fine of up to SR100,000.It is worth mentioning that the penalty doubles if the prohibited practice is repeated once again, not exceeding double the maximum limit prescribed for...
June 25, 2023

All begging forms are prohibited, even electronic ones

Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Abdulfattah Mashat said the Hajj management and organizational efforts provide the appropriate environment for the pilgrims to perform the rituals comfortably. — photo by Abdulghani Bashir
Saudi Arabia issues 1.8 million Hajj e-visas
MAKKAH – Saudi Arabia has issued 1.8 million Hajj e-visas for this year’s Hajj season 2023, the Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Abdulfattah Mashat announced.In a press conference organized by the Saudi Journalists Association’s branch in Makkah on Saturday, Dr. Mashat affirmed that success is measured by three criteria: security, safety, and health.He added that the Hajj management and organizational efforts provide the appropriate environment for the pilgrims to perform the rituals easily and comfortably.In 1442 Hijri, the great challenge that faced the Ministry was the spread of coronavirus, Dr. Mashat said, affirming that the number of pilgrims was limited to 60,000, all from inside the Kingdom.He highlighted the challenge of providing an appropriate environment for...
June 25, 2023

Saudi Arabia issues 1.8 million Hajj e-visas

What is new in Hajj 2023?
Saudi Gazette reportJEDDAH — Saudi Arabia has developed and introduced several services for the first time for the pilgrims participating in Hajj 2023 to help them perform the rituals with ease and comfort.Hajj services offered this season were distinguished for keeping pace with the developments taking place in the world that enhance the facilitation of life, such as artificial intelligence and others.The most awaited announcement by Muslims around the world this season was the lifting of restrictions imposed three years ago to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. In an announcement earlier, Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah revealed that the Hajj this year 2023 would be without conditions or restrictions."Saudi Arabia will welcome pilgrims to perform Hajj this...
June 25, 2023

What is new in Hajj 2023?

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