Makkah Deputy Governor Visits Prince Nayef Quran Memorization Competition Qualifiers
Makkah, Saudi Arabia – November 3, 2026Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region, visited the venue of…
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Umm Al-Qura workshops explore better services for pilgrims
Workshops at the 26th Hajj, Umrah and Visit Research Forum examine housing, transport, charity governance and practical ways to improve the pilgrim…
Ministry of Tourism Sponsors the Career and Innovation Forum and Tourism Innovation Hackathon 2026 to Support National Talent
At Umm Al-Qura University in Makkah on 8 and 9 June 2026, the ministry presented its "Ahluha" program, led four workshops, sat…
Career and Innovation Forum 2026 at Umm Al-Qura University Discusses the Future of Tourism and Professional Training in the Kingdom
Under the theme "Excellence and Leadership in the Tourism Sector", the forum in Makkah brings together more than 60 employers, 21 workshops,…
Hira Cultural District Enriches the Pilgrim Experience with Interactive Programs Combining Knowledge and Spiritual Enrichment
One of Makkah's leading cultural destinations, the Hira Cultural District offers multilingual, digitally driven pavilions on Islamic history and values, drawing growing…
Umm Al-Qura University to Hold Career and Innovation Forum 2026 to Support Jobs and Innovation in Tourism
Under the patronage of Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, the forum runs on 8 and 9 June 2026 at the King Saud bin Abdulaziz…
Saudi Passports Serves More Than 1.5 Million Pilgrims During Hajj 1447 AH with an Advanced Operating System
The General Directorate of Passports processed pilgrims at air, land and sea ports using the Makkah Route initiative, e-gates, mobile counters and…
Minister of Health Inspects the Readiness of the Ministry of Interior Field Hospital in Arafat Ahead of Serving Pilgrims
Fahad Al-Jalajel reviewed the field hospital's capacity, emergency pathways, heat-stress and heatstroke plans, resuscitation and short-term intensive care as part of health…
In an Atmosphere of Faith, Pilgrims Spend the Day of Tarwiyah in Mina Before Standing at Arafat
On 8 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH pilgrims moved to Mina for the Day of Tarwiyah, following the Prophet's tradition ahead of the…
Hajj Media Forum 2026 Closes with More Than 13,500 Media Professionals and Visitors from Around the World
The Ministry of Media's third Hajj Media Forum in Makkah from 20 to 23 May featured the "Transformation" exhibition with 30+ entities…
Strong Turnout at the Awareness and Technology Centers of the Commission for the Promotion of Virtue During Hajj 1447 AH
Field centers across the holy sites, pilgrim cities and land crossings offered multilingual written, audio and visual guidance, digital services, interpreters and…
Exhibition in Makkah Documents the Journey of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Guests Program and Highlights the Kingdom's Service to Pilgrims
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs set up a documentary exhibition at the program's headquarters in Makkah, with films and interactive displays tracing…
Exhibition in Makkah Documents the Journey of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Guests Program and Highlights the Kingdom's Service to Pilgrims
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs set up a documentary exhibition at the program's headquarters in Makkah, with films and interactive displays tracing…
Balady+ Updates 11,800 Sites and Landmarks in Makkah and the Holy Sites to Enhance the Pilgrim Experience for Hajj 1447 AH
Working with the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites, the platform refreshed more than 11,800 locations, updated over 990 km…
1,000 Pilgrims from the Families of Decisive Storm and Restoring Hope Martyrs Arrive from Sudan Under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Guests Program
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs completed the reception of 1,000 pilgrims from Sudan, relatives of those who died in Operations Decisive Storm…
182,000 Health Services for Pilgrims in the First Three Days of Hajj, and 190 Successful Surgeries
The health system reports 190 surgeries, 135 cardiac catheterizations and 7 open-heart operations, 2,887 admissions, 20,825 emergency visits and 32,772 health center…
Hajj Media Forum 2026 Opens in Makkah to Strengthen Global Media Coverage of the Hajj Season
The third edition runs from 20 to 23 May 2026 at the Makkah Chamber Exhibitions and Events Center with more than 25…
Hira Cultural District Cements Its Standing as a Knowledge Destination Evoking the History of the Revelation on International Museum Day
Marking International Museum Day on 18 May, the district in Makkah highlights its Holy Quran Museum of rare manuscripts and historic copies…