Government | Sunday 27 August, 2017 12:00 pm

Mobily provides ‘exceptional’ services to pilgrims during Hajj

Mobily has made exceptional preparations to continue its success for current Hajj season. Mobily is working on implementing the best plans that covers all aspects of operations as a result of its proven experience in past years. The company was able to draw attention to its strong infrastructure...

More Details

Government | Sunday 27 August, 2017 10:51 am

US lauds Saudi pilots in military exercise

 US forces praised the ability of Saudi pilots participating in the Red and Green Flag 2017 military exercise at Base, Nevada, said Lt. Col. Khalid Al-Yousuf. The participating Saudi pilots seek to portray an honorable image of the Kingdom in terms of capability, he added. The Saudi Royal Air ...

More Details

Government | Friday 25 August, 2017 1:09 pm

Al-Falih: $60bn worth of joint projects between Saudi Arabia, China

 Signed agreements between Saudi Arabia and China are worth more than $60 billion, said Minister of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources Khalid Al-Falih. He declared the establishment of a joint company between the Royal Commission for Jubail and Yanbu, Saudi Aramco and a Chinese company in ...

More Details

Government | Friday 25 August, 2017 1:01 pm

370 of king’s Hajj guests arrive in Makkah

The number of pilgrims who arrived in Makkah under the Guests of King Salman for Hajj and Umrah Program has reached 370 out of 1,300 who are slated to perform Hajj this year. They were welcomed by the executive director of the program, Abdullah bin Medlij Al-Medlij. The guests of King Salman...

More Details

Government | Thursday 24 August, 2017 2:28 pm

Makkah governor hands over Kiswa to Al-Shaibi

On behalf of the King Salman, Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal handed over the new Kaaba Kiswa (black cloth) to the senior caretaker of Kaaba Saleh bin Zain Al-Abidin Al-Shaibi. The Kiswa consists of 5 pieces; four of them cover the four sides of Kaaba, while the fifth one is hung as a curtain...

More Details

Government | Thursday 24 August, 2017 10:35 am

Saudi security, service sectors intensify Hajj efforts

 The security and service sectors involved in serving pilgrims in Madinah have intensified their efforts to provide the best services possible for visitors of the Prophet’s Mosque. More than 750,000 pilgrims reached the city up to Tuesday. All general security branches are participating ...

More Details

Government | Thursday 24 August, 2017 10:25 am

KSRelief chief highlights Saudi aid efforts

Saudi Arabia has extended aid to disaster-affected people irrespective of their religion, race or color, said Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, adviser at the Royal Court and general supervisor of the King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid (KSRelief). Addressing a symposium at the UN headquarters...

More Details

Government | Thursday 24 August, 2017 10:09 am

Saudi crown prince briefs Cabinet on completion of Hajj preparations

 Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Tuesday briefed the Cabinet on the completion of Hajj preparations in line with the king’s directives to fully serve all pilgrims. Chairing the Cabinet session at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah, the crown prince said the Kingdom will spare no effort to...

More Details

Government | Thursday 24 August, 2017 9:50 am

Saudi crown prince attends military parade of Hajj security forces

 Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attended a military parade of the Hajj joint security forces and the bodies involved in Hajj affairs this year. Interior Minister Prince Abdul Aziz bin Saud bin Naif said it was an “honor” to welcome the crown prince. The minister extended his...

More Details

Government | Wednesday 23 August, 2017 11:01 am

Saudi Education Ministry launches kindergartens for pilgrims’ children during Hajj

The Ministry of Education has launched seasonal kindergartens in Makkah and Madinah for the benefit of pilgrims who take their children to the holy places, local media reported. The kindergartens will serve as safe educational institutions that take care of children between the ages of one and...

More Details