Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman arrives in Madinah

Photo: SPA Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, arrived in Madinah on Wednesday morning, March 13. Upon arrival at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport, the Crown Prince was welcomed by Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, governor of Madinah region. Crown Prince visited the Prophet’s Mosque … Read more

Madinah buses ready to serve visitors during Ramzan 2024

Photo: SPA The Madinah Region Development Authority on Sunday, March 3, announced the completion of the readiness of the “Madinah buses” project, which is set to launch during the holy month of Ramzan 1445 AH/2024. This aims to alleviate traffic congestion and enhance quality of life by reducing gas emissions and constructing pedestrian-friendly areas near … Read more

Prayer areas along highways in Madinah renovated

Riyadh: The temporary prayer areas on the highways in Madinah city, Saudi Arabia, have been recently renovated using modern models. The renovation comes as part of the implementation of the plans of the Madinah Municipality to address visual distortion in roads, main streets, and neighborhoods. Taking to X, on Saturday, February 3, the secretary of … Read more

Over 280M worshippers prayed at Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah in 2023

Madinah Riyadh: The Prophet’s Mosque in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Madinah city received 280 million male and female worshippers during the year 2023. The best and comprehensive services, and the great efforts exerted by the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Prophet’s Mosque, and other entities, ensured that worshippers performed … Read more

Specialisations needed for Special Talent Residency

Representative Image Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Premium Residency Centre has announced the specializations eligible for its Special Talent Residency programme. The programme seeks to attract top professionals from various fields to contribute to the Kingdom’s development and innovation objectives. Eligible specializations for Special Talent Residency Healthcare and life sciences Digital technologies Financial services … Read more

Are non-Muslims not allowed to enter Madinah? Smriti Irani’s visit triggers debate

Union Minister for Women and Child Development and Minority Affairs, Smriti Irani, along with Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan, led a delegation of senior officials from the Ministry of Minority Affairs and Ministry of External Affairs on a historic visit to Madinah. Following the visit, netizens started debating whether non-Muslims are allowed … Read more

Saudi Arabia launches Islamic Civilization Village project in Madinah

Madinah: Rua Al Madinah Holding, a unit owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), has announced the launch of the Islamic Civilization Village project in Madinah. The initiative aims to create a distinctive and appealing Islamic destination, enhancing the global experience of guests visiting Madinah. It offers a comprehensive cultural and educational experience, encompassing … Read more

Ismail Sabri went to perform umrah, don’t spin any ‘Madinah move’, says aide

PETALING JAYA: Former prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob was in the Middle East to perform the umrah, says his special officer Affifi Aris. He said in a Facebook post on Sunday (Dec 31) that the Bera MP performed his umrah and returned to Malaysia in a direct flight from Saudi Arabia. “It was … Read more

Saudi Arabia urges worshippers to wear masks at two holy mosques

Photo: AFP Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has advised worshippers to wear face masks while visiting Grand Mosque in Makkah and Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah as a precautionary measure. Taking to X, Saudi General Directorate of Public Security said, “The mask in the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque and their courtyards is … Read more