The Holy Sites Become Seasonal Smart Cities to Serve Millions of Pilgrims in Hajj 1447 AH
Kidana, the executive arm of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites, has shaded 392,000 square meters around Mount Arafat,…
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Smart Guidance System and Mobile Teams Support Pilgrims' Movement Inside the Grand Mosque
The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques aims to cut visitor disorientation to 8% during Hajj with 15…
Makkah's Museums Document Islamic History and Deepen Cultural Awareness on International Museum Day
From the Holy Quran Museum in the Hira Cultural District to the Exhibition of the Architecture of the Two Holy Mosques, Makkah's…
"In Their Languages": Instant Translation at the Two Holy Mosques Supports Communication with Pilgrims in 17 World Languages
The Presidency of Religious Affairs has activated an AI-powered instant translation device that renders awareness and guidance content into 17 languages inside…
Jamarat Facility Fully Ready to Receive Millions of Pilgrims in Hajj 1447 AH
Kidana has completed maintenance of the multi-level Jamarat facility in Mina: 340 escalators, 682 digital cameras, 228 golf carts, more than 28,000…
Saudi Red Crescent Raises Its Emergency Readiness for Hajj 1447 with More Than 900 Vehicles and 2,771 Field Staff
The authority is running 526 ambulance dispatch points, 305 ambulances, 7 air ambulances, "Rufaida" electric chairs inside the Grand Mosque and 1,771…
Hira Cultural District in Makkah Welcomes Pilgrim Delegations on a Knowledge Journey Through the History of the Revelation and the Prophet's Biography
Growing numbers of pilgrims are visiting Mount Hira and the Cave of Hira, the Holy Quran Museum and the immersive Revelation Exhibition,…
"Kidana Al Khaif Tents" Project in Mina Raises the Quality of Pilgrim Housing and Operational Efficiency
Kidana and the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah are delivering modern tents with better ventilation and shading across more than 24,000 square…
Ministry of Islamic Affairs Intensifies Religious Awareness Programs for Pilgrims at Al Hill Mosque in Al Ji'ranah, Makkah
At the historic ihram site about 24 km east of the Grand Mosque, accredited preachers answer pilgrims' questions from awareness booths, supported…
Hira Cultural District Closes Its Cultural Season in Makkah with Literary and Knowledge Programs
The closing ceremony honored partners and featured the "Diary of a Reader" segment on the book "Jawahir Al Adab", capping a season…
SFDA CEO Visits the "Makkah Route" Initiative Lounge at Jeddah Airport
Dr. Hisham Al Jadhey reviewed the Ministry of Interior initiative, now in its eighth year, which completes pilgrims' entry procedures in their…
Kidana Manages More Than 170,000 Smart Assets at the Holy Sites to Strengthen Hajj 1447 AH Services
The company's operations span 414 escalators, 682 cameras, 6,000 misting poles, 25,000 taps, 3,400 restroom complexes, 45,000 tents, 46 central kitchens and…
Kidana Completes Shading of Pedestrian Routes in Mina as Part of Pilgrim Service Development Projects for 1447 AH
The two-phase project now shades more than 103,000 square meters of walkways, with 8,130 square meters of new canopies and 72 misting…
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Expands Its Pilgrim Satisfaction Measurement System Ahead of Hajj 1447 AH
The system now covers seven stages of the pilgrim journey and, in 2025, surveyed more than 3 million pilgrims from 177 nationalities,…
Minister of Hajj and Umrah Inspects the "Makkah Route" Lounge at Jeddah Airport and Reviews Simplified Procedures for Pilgrims
Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah received a flight of Makkah Route beneficiaries from Kuala Lumpur at King Abdulaziz International Airport, reviewing an initiative that…
Ministry of Islamic Affairs Intensifies Religious Awareness at Al Tan'eem Mosque with AI-Powered Digital Services for Pilgrims
At the Sayyidah Aisha Mosque in Al Tan'eem, accredited preachers and multilingual interpreters answer pilgrims' questions, supported by electronic screens, printed guides…
"Nusuk" Card Supports Pilgrim Grouping in Mina for the First Time Through Smart Sensor Systems in Hajj 1447 AH
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has linked smart sensors in Mina to the Nusuk card, a mandatory pass for Makkah, the…
A Spiritual and Educational Journey to the Cave of Hira Through the Hira Cultural District in Makkah
Upgraded ascent trails with guidance, rest points and digital information, alongside the Holy Quran Museum and exhibitions on the Prophet's life, make…