Forum in Riyadh discusses anti-corruption measures
Abuse of office and illegal behavior in the workplace pose a serious threat to the economy of Saudi Arabia, says the general manager of Hadaf.
Saudi Arabia's 2022 budget will post a $24 billion surplus for the first time since 2013.
The Kingdom's economy is forecast to grow by 7.5 percent amid plans to diversify income-generating activities.
Saudi Arabia's first budget surplus in eight years provides an opportunity for stock market growth
The main and parallel indices of Tadawul, TASI and Nomu, closed the preliminary budget session in the green.
1,300 employees are handling security matters at the Grand Mosque in Mecca
More than 1,300 employees of the Agency for Security, Protection, Emergency Situations and Risk Response and the General Directorate for Crowd Management at the Grand Mosque are working to support the service system inside the mosque and its external facilities.
Saudi Arabia allows pilgrims from abroad to apply for permits for the two holy mosques
The ministry stated that the service will operate through the Eatmarna and Tawakkalna applications after registration on the Quddum platform.
The Grand Mosque of Mecca is disinfected and sterilized ten times a day
4,000 men and women carry out cleaning operations under the supervision of 200 senior staff.
The Grand Mosque of Mecca is ready to receive worshippers at full capacity
Mosque visitors will still be required to wear face masks and place orders through the relevant apps. On Saturday, workers at the mosque were removing stickers reminding people of social distancing.
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100,000 pilgrims perform Umrah daily as the Grand Mosque increases capacity
The Director General of the Council of British Hajjis says that the precautions at every stage of Umrah were thorough. The Director General urged other British Muslims to travel to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah.
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The authorities of Mecca are carrying out repairs on the gates of the Holy Kaaba, the Black Stone.
The authorities of Saudi Arabia monitored all work related to the Holy Kaaba in coordination with various government agencies, noting that the maintenance was carried out by a team of specialists.
Saudi Arabia will begin receiving Umrah requests
The ministry hopes to receive two million pilgrims per month through the gradual acceptance of requests. Permits will be issued through the «Eatmarna» and «Tawakkalna» apps.
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