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The Special Forces for Hajj and Umrah Security in Madinah have completed preparations to receive pilgrims arriving from Makkah after having completed their Hajj rituals.
Hajj Security Forces complete preparations to receive pilgrims in Madinah
Saudi Gazette report MADINAH — The Special Forces for Hajj and Umrah Security in Madinah have completed preparations to receive pilgrims arriving from Makkah after having completed their Hajj rituals. They received the first group of pilgrims in Madinah on Sunday night. Their elaborate arrangements come as part of a comprehensive organizational security plan aimed at ensuring their safe and smooth arrival and movement. The forces emphasized that the field plan focuses on regulating pilgrim movement and facilitating entry and exit from Madinah, ensuring smooth traffic flow and reducing congestion.Preparations also include enhancing security presence on all major routes, providing assistance and guidance to pilgrims, and maintaining the readiness of emergency teams to respond to health...
June 09, 2025

Hajj Security Forces complete preparations to receive pilgrims in Madinah

The General Directorate of Passports affirmed its readiness to finalize pilgrims’ departure procedures for the current Hajj season at various Saudi international air, land, and sea entry and exit points.
Passports Directorate facilitates pilgrims’ departure through all international ports
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The General Directorate of Passports affirmed its readiness to finalize pilgrims’ departure procedures for the current Hajj season at various Saudi international air, land, and sea entry and exit points, and to facilitate their travel.The directorate stated that it has mobilized its personnel and technologies, supported by modern security systems, to implement this phase of the Hajj plan and ensure pilgrims’ smooth departure.Meanwhile, the government entities in the Madinah Region have begun seeing off pilgrims returning to their home countries via Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport, after performing Hajj this year with ease and tranquility.After performing Hajj, large numbers of pilgrims are arriving in Madinah to pray at the...
June 09, 2025

Passports Directorate facilitates pilgrims’ departure through all international ports

The number of copies allocated for distribution during this year's Hajj account for 2,521,380 copies of the Holy Qur'an.
Islamic Affairs Ministry begins distribution of King's gift of Qur'an copies to pilgrims
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance started on Sunday distribution of gifts of copies of the Holy Qur'an from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman to the Hajj pilgrims. The number of copies allocated for distribution during this year's Hajj account for 2,521,380 copies of the Holy Qur'an, published by the King Fahd Complex for Printing of the Holy Qur'an in Madinah in various sizes and with translations of their meanings in several international languages, ensuring that this blessed gift reaches all nationalities.These efforts reflect the care and attention of the wise leadership for the Holy Qur'an and its keenness to bid farewell to the pilgrims with the most glorious gifts, expressing the attention and care they...
June 09, 2025

Islamic Affairs Ministry begins distribution of King's gift of Qur'an copies to pilgrims

Saudi Arabia's real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) recorded a 3.4 percent growth during the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same quarter in 2024.
GASTAT: Real GDP grows 3.4% in Q1 2025
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Saudi Arabia's real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) recorded a 3.4 percent growth during the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same quarter in 2024. This growth was driven by a 4.9 percent increase in non-oil activities and a 3.2 percent rise in government activities, according to the report, released by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) on Monday.The report showed that oil activities recorded a 0.5 percent decline. Meanwhile, on a seasonally adjusted basis, real GDP increased by 1.1 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2024. The results showed that non-oil activities were the primary contributors to real GDP growth on an annual basis, adding 2.8 percentage points. Government activities and net product taxes also contributed positively,...
June 09, 2025

GASTAT: Real GDP grows 3.4% in Q1 2025

Saudi Film Commission joins International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives
Saudi Gazette reportRIYADH — The Saudi Film Commission announced its membership in the International Association of Audiovisual Archives (IASA), which includes members from 70 countries representing archival institutions from around the world specializing in the preservation of visual materials, musical recordings, historical and literary works, oral history, and other artifacts. This is a strategic move aimed at strengthening the commission's international presence in the field of audiovisual archiving.This accession comes as part of the Commission's ongoing efforts to preserve and protect the Kingdom's audiovisual heritage. It aims to develop archiving projects and exchange expertise with leading international institutions in this field.It also reflect the Commission's...
June 09, 2025

Saudi Film Commission joins International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives

Pilgrims depart Makkah for Madinah after completing Hajj rituals
Saudi Gazette reportMADINAH — Several pilgrims began heading to Madinah from Makkah by land via the Hijra Expressway or the Haramain High Speed ​​Railway to visit the Prophet’s Mosque and pray in it.Coinciding with the start of the pilgrims' arrival, the Hajj authorities in Madinah have begun implementing their operational plans for the second season, which will see thousands of pilgrims arriving over the coming days.These plans include enhancing service, health, security, and organizational efforts to ensure the comfort and safety of pilgrims during their stay. Government and volunteer sectors have increased their readiness, supporting reception centers, ports, and historical sites, in addition to intensifying transportation, guidance, hospitality, and healthcare services...
June 09, 2025

Pilgrims depart Makkah for Madinah after completing Hajj rituals

Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif emphasized that this year's Hajj season did not witness anything that would disrupt the Hajj or affect the safety and security of pilgrims.
Interior minister: We didn't witness anything that disrupts Hajj or affects pilgrims' safety
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif emphasized that this year's Hajj season did not witness anything that would disrupt the Hajj or affect the safety and security of pilgrims. "No epidemic or quarantine cases have also been recorded. Preventive efforts and health services provided to pilgrims have resulted in bringing down the rates of illness, heat exhaustion, and deaths," he said.The minister made the remarks in cables of congratulations sent to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha and the success of this year's Hajj season.Prince Abdulaziz extended the greetings on behalf of himself and on behalf of emirs of the regions,...
June 09, 2025

Interior minister: We didn't witness anything that disrupts Hajj or affects pilgrims' safety

Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif during the meeting with senior officials, commanders of security sectors and Hajj security forces in Makkah on Sunday.
Interior minister lauds commendable services of security forces for success of Hajj
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif extended greetings and congratulations from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman to the personnel involved in implementing the Hajj security plans on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha and the successful completion of the 1446 AH Hajj season. These personnel include members of the Ministry of Interior, the Presidency of State Security, and supporting military agencies from the Ministry of National Guard, the Ministry of Defense, and the General Intelligence Presidency.The minister made the remarks during his meeting with senior officials, commanders of security sectors, Hajj security forces, and...
June 09, 2025

Interior minister lauds commendable services of security forces for success of Hajj

Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah attends the annual Hajj concluding ceremony in Makkah on Sunday.
Al-Rabiah announces early Hajj 1447 preparations; Success of 1446 Hajj Season hailed
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, in cooperation with the Pilgrim Experience Program, held its annual Hajj concluding ceremony at the ministry headquarters in Makkah on Sunday. The event honored the recipients of the Labaytum Award for Excellence in Services to Pilgrims and celebrated the efforts of several pilgrim affairs offices and nonprofit organizations for their outstanding services during the current Hajj season.Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah announced the official handover of the preliminary arrangements document to pilgrim affairs offices in preparation for the 1447 AH Hajj season. This early step aims to enhance readiness and improve pilgrims' experience by enabling early contracts, site allocation, and service integration.Speaking...
June 09, 2025

Al-Rabiah announces early Hajj 1447 preparations; Success of 1446 Hajj Season hailed

The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development said that the decision is part of preserving the safety and health of workers in the private sector by banning their work in the open under direct sunlight.
3-month midday outdoor work ban to be in force from June 15
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) announced that a midday work ban under the sun will be in force for all private sector companies and establishments from Sunday, June 15.The ministry, in cooperation with the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health, will start imposing the work ban from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., for a period of three months ending on September 15, 2025.The ministry said that the decision is part of preserving the safety and health of workers in the private sector by banning their work in the open under direct sunlight. It also aims to protect them from potential health risks, and provide a healthy and safe work environment in accordance with international occupational safety and health standards. The...
June 09, 2025

3-month midday outdoor work ban to be in force from June 15

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