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.
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…
Details
Prince Khalid congratulated three winning students who won prizes at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), which was held from May 7 to 13.
Emirates and Royal Air Maroc signed a partnership agreement to develop new routes, according to a top manager of the Dubai-based airline.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
Details