Governor of Mecca launches prison replacement project
The project aims to effectively integrate and rehabilitate former convicts through proper characterization of cases and necessary legal penalties based on comprehensive psychosocial assessments.
Saudi Arabia pre-qualifies 17 firms for tender on its first independent water storage project: MEED
The project owner, Saudi Water Partnership Co., is expected to send a request for proposals to these 17 qualified companies by mid-year, according to the report.
Entry to Mecca prohibited without permit for expatriates
For foreigners to enter the holy city, one of the following documents is required: an entry permit for work in the holy sites issued by the competent authority, a residence permit (iqama) issued in Mecca, an Umrah permit, or a Hajj permit.
Visitors to the Kaaba Kiswa Complex and the Grand Mosque Library can rate satisfaction levels using QR codes.
People visiting the King Abdulaziz Complex for the Holy Kaaba Kiswa and the Grand Mosque Library can simply scan the displayed QR codes to rate their visitor experience. The QR code panels in the complex and library will help assess visitor experiences in six languages through a dedicated website monitored by the agency at the presidency that measures performance, quality, and institutional excellence. Satisfaction ratings will help improve the experience…
Periodic maintenance work on the Kaaba after Ramadan
After the holy month of Ramadan, when people from around the world flocked to the Grand Mosque in Mecca to perform Umrah, periodic maintenance work was carried out on the Kaaba's cloth.
King of Saudi Arabia performs Eid prayer at the Grand Mosque in Mecca
Upon arrival at the royal court at Al-Safa Palace, the King was received by Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, advisor to the King, Governor of Mecca, Prince Abdullah bin Abdulaziz, special advisor to the King, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, Minister of Interior.
Holy Quran Exhibition in Mecca receives 40,000 visitors
The exhibition is organized by the General Secretariat for Exhibitions and Conferences in cooperation with the King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Quran.
«Glimpse of hope» for Mecca hotels as Ramadan occupancy rises
MECCA: Occupancy at leading hotels in central Mecca rose to 95 percent in the first week of Ramadan, according to observers, a sign that the holy city's hospitality sector is recovering from the economic shock caused by the pandemic.
Saudi Arabia to increase number of pilgrims to 1 million this year
In the previous two years, the number of visitors to the annual event was sharply reduced to combat the coronavirus pandemic. The Kingdom seeks to maintain the continuity of the Hajj without any interruptions
Mecca: Kiswa maintenance staff work diligently to make the Kaaba's covering look its best during Ramadan
The recent work they carried out to maintain the Kiswa included repairing its edges and tightening the belt that surrounds it. MECCA: The maintenance department of the Grand Mosque's Kiswa reported that it recently carried out work to maintain the Kiswa covering the Kaaba, repair its edges, and tighten the belt surrounding it to ensure it looks its best during Ramadan.