Madinah Records Tourism Boom With 18 Million Visitors, as Accommodation Sector Grows 18.7%
Madinah's tourism sector has surged over the past three years, welcoming more than 18 million visitors in 2024 — up from 14.1…
Hajj 1446 News
More Than 151,000 Users Benefit From "Prayer Guide" Digital Platform During 1446H Hajj Season
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque says its "Prayer Guide" digital platform served over…
The International Museum of the Prophet's Biography in Madinah Offers Pilgrims a Rich Interactive Journey Through His Life
Near the Prophet's Mosque, the International Museum of the Prophet's Biography and Islamic Civilization gives Hajj visitors an immersive, multilingual experience exploring…
Jeddah's Historic Markets: Pilgrims' Last Stop for Gifts and Memories Before Ending Their Spiritual Journey
Pilgrims from around the world are flocking to Jeddah's historic Al-Balad district to shop for souvenirs and soak in the city's heritage…
Border Guards Ease Pilgrims' Departure Through Jeddah Islamic Port as Part of Ongoing Service to Hajj Guests
The General Directorate of Border Guards continues its security and logistical operations at Jeddah Islamic Port to streamline pilgrims' departure after this…
"Thakkir" Initiative Brings Multilingual Field Guidance to Visitors of the Prophet's Mosque After Hajj
The Prophet's Mosque's Agency for Call and Guidance Affairs has launched "Thakkir," a post-Hajj initiative offering multilingual field guidance to help visitors…
"Flight 46": Jeddah Airports Launch Six-Language Awareness Campaign to Ease Pilgrims' Departure
Jeddah Airports, working with more than 50 government and operational bodies, has rolled out a multilingual campaign to guide departing pilgrims through…
Islamic Affairs Ministry Bids Farewell to Russian Pilgrims at Al-Batha Crossing With the 'Gift of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques'
As Russian pilgrims departed via Al-Batha border crossing, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs presented them with translated copies of the Quran under…
Ministry of Tourism Steps Up Oversight With 1,850 Inspection Tours to Ensure Hospitality Quality for Madinah's Pilgrims
The Ministry of Tourism carried out more than 1,850 inspection visits and 260 awareness visits to hotels and tourist accommodation in Madinah…
Saudi Electricity Company Declares Success of Its Hajj 1446H Operations Plan With Zero Outages Despite Record Loads in Mina
The Saudi Electricity Company says it maintained an uninterrupted power supply across the Holy Sites during Hajj 1446H despite record-high loads in…
'Baseer': The AI Platform Guiding Crowd Management and Restoring a Sense of Reassurance During Hajj
Developed by the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) with the Ministry of Interior, the 'Baseer' platform uses computer vision to analyse…
Hajj Minister Tours 'From Every Deep Ravine' Exhibition in Mina, Celebrating the Diversity of Pilgrims
Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah visited the 'From Every Deep Ravine' exhibition in Mina, organised by the Pilgrim Gift…
10,000 Outreach Activities, 34 Million Messages: Islamic Affairs Steps Up Hajj Awareness on the Ground and Through Technology
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs delivered more than 10,000 religious-guidance activities during the days of Tarwiyah and Arafah, alongside 34 million multilingual…
Islamic Affairs Educates Pilgrims Through Two Lectures at Masjid Al-Khaif on Monotheism and Good Deeds
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs held two back-to-back lectures at Masjid Al-Khaif in Mina, focusing on the pillars of monotheism and the…
Islamic Affairs Sends 15 Million Text Messages and 200,000 Awareness Materials to Pilgrims in Arafat
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs stepped up its outreach effort on the Day of Arafah, sending more than 15 million SMS messages…
Islamic Affairs Highlights the Virtues of the Day of Arafah in a Lecture at Masjid Al-Khaif as Part of Its Hajj Awareness Programme
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs organised a lecture on the virtues of the Day of Arafah at Masjid Al-Khaif in Mina, part…
In 35 Languages: Manarat Al-Haramain Broadcasts the Day of Arafah Sermon to the World Under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Translation Project
The Presidency for Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, with the General Authority for the Care of the…
'Anwarat' Initiative Embodies Saudi Hospitality Through Volunteer Efforts Serving More Than Half a Million Pilgrims
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development's 'Anwarat' initiative has mobilised thousands of volunteers to serve pilgrims from arrival to departure,…