Makkah

Saudi authorities mandate licensed transport for Umrah pilgrims in Makkah

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Saudi authorities mandate licensed transport for Umrah pilgrims in Makkah

Photo:Curly Tales The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) General Authority for Care of the Two Holy Mosques released guidelines requiring Umrah pilgrims to use authorized transportation services for their pilgrimage journey. Transportation safety guidelines The state agency strongly advises all Umrah pilgrims to select officially approved and supervised transportation services. This includes travelling by authorized … Read more

Saudi Arabia mandates vaccination for Umrah, visitors from February

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Saudi Arabia mandates vaccination for Umrah, visitors from February

Photo: @Getty Images/Unsplash The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced that individuals wishing to perform Umrah or visit the Kingdom, regardless of their visa type, must receive the required vaccinations, including the Neisseria meningitis vaccine. The announcement was made in a circular issued by the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) to all airlines … Read more

Saudi Arabia arrest 10 expats for selling fake gold bars

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Saudi Arabia arrest 10 expats for selling fake gold bars

Photo: @security_gov/X Police in the Makkah Al Mukarramah region, Saudi Arabia, arrested 10 Pakistani expats on Sunday, January 12, for their involvement in a series of financial fraud operations of selling fake gold bars. In an official statement posted on X, Saudi Public Security confirmed that the gang was responsible for 31 separate fraudulent activities … Read more

Dense clouds cover Makkah Clock Tower

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Dense clouds cover Makkah Clock Tower

Photo: Screengrab/X In a stunning weather phenomenon, the iconic Clock Tower in Makkah was recently covered by dense clouds during heavy rain and thunderstorms across Saudi Arabia. A video shared by Arabic news channel Al Ekhbariya captured the moment when the top of the Clock Tower became completely invisible, with clouds covering the Grand Mosque. … Read more

Makkah Clock Tower disappears amid dense clouds during heavy rain

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Dense clouds cover Makkah Clock Tower

Photo: Screengrab/X In a stunning weather phenomenon, the iconic Clock Tower in Makkah recently disappeared from sight as dense clouds engulfed the skyline during heavy rain and thunderstorms across Saudi Arabia. A video shared by Arabic news channel Al Ekhbariya captured the moment when the top of the Clock Tower became completely invisible, with clouds … Read more

Makkah submerged due to massive flooding

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Makkah submerged due to massive flooding

The holy city of Makkah has been devasted by a severe flood following a torrential rainfall that hit the region on Monday, January 6, transforming streets into raging rivers and sweeping cars off roads. Since Monday morning, several regions of the Kingdom, including Makkah, Madinah, and Jeddah experienced heavy rain and thunderstorms, with the Civil … Read more

Saudi Red Crescent on high alert as heavy rains hit Makkah

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Saudi Red Crescent on high alert as heavy rains hit Makkah

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia‘s Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) in the Makkah region on Monday, January 6, heightened its readiness in response to heavy rain warnings issued by the National Center for Meteorology (NCM). Since Monday morning, several regions of the Kingdom, including Makkah, Madinah, and Jeddah on Monday experiencing heavy rain and thunderstorms, with the … Read more

Saudi Arabia’s ROSHN launches first residential community in Makkah

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Saudi Arabia’s ROSHN launches first residential community in Makkah

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s real estate developer ROSHN Group recently held the groundbreaking ceremony for ALMANAR, its inaugural fully integrated residential community in Makkah. The event was held under the patronage of advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Governor of Makkah Region Prince Khalid Al-Faisal. During the event, attendees had the opportunity … Read more

Saudi Arabia offers free luggage storage for Umrah performers

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Saudi Arabia offers free luggage storage for Umrah performers

Riyadh: The authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have announced free luggage storage facilities for Umrah performers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The announcement was made by the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. The storage … Read more

Makkah mountains, pleasant weather attract Umrah pilgrims

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Makkah mountains, pleasant weather attract Umrah pilgrims

Photo: SPA These days, the mountainous regions surrounding Makkah, Saudi Arabia, are witnessing an influx of residents, visitors, and Umrah pilgrims to enjoy the pleasant weather. Mount Hira, located 4 kilometers northeast of the Grand Mosque, is experiencing a significant increase in visitors due to pleasant winter atmosphere, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported. Other … Read more