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World’s largest camel model breaks another Saudi festival record

The world’s biggest camel festival, held in Saudi Arabia, has smashed another record with a giant model of the revered animal. Prince Fahd bin Jalawi bin Musaed, president of the Saudi Camel Federation, unveiled the towering sculpture during

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Saudi Arabia’s Ithra welcomes the return to school with a new educational experience

The King Abdul Aziz Center for World Culture (Ithra) launches its Back to School program on Thursday aiming for a school year full of success and achievements. The program enables students, parents and teachers to prepare for the school year,

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PILGRIMS ‘STONE THE DEVIL’

Almost 2.5 million Muslim pilgrims took part on Sunday in the “stoning of the devil”, the last major ritual of the annual Haj pilgrimage. Carrying pebbles in the scorching heat, worshippers made their way across Mina Valley near Mecca

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8 births recorded in holy places during Hajj 2019

Hospitals in Makkah and the holy places in Mina and Arafat recorded eight births while the Hajj pilgrimage was in progress, the Ministry of Health

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Jamarat: Crowd management at the heart of Hajj

One of the biggest showpieces of Hajj infrastructure is Jamarat Al-Aqaba, constructed at a cost exceeding SR 4.2 billion ($1.12 billion) and capable

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Last Hajj ritual heralds Eid Al-Adha

They began walking before dawn, hundreds of thousands of men and women, clad in white robes to signify a state of purity. Their destination was

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Jubbat Hail, an old caravan route through Saudi Arabia’s Nefud Desert

Jubbat Hail, in the Hail region of northeast Saudi Arabia, is on an old caravan route through the Nefud Desert.  A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2015, recent government investment has improved the facilities available to the public

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Terra Drone Sets Up Joint Venture with NDTCCS, the Largest NDT Inspection Services Provider in the Middle East

One of the largest providers of industrial drone solutions in the world, Tokyo-headquartered Terra Drone Corporation, has entered into an investment agreement with NDT Corrosion Control Services Co. (NDTCCS), a leading Saudi company which has been

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Dr. Amr Al-Maddah, chief planning and strategy officer at Ministry of Hajj and Umrah

Dr. Amr Al-Maddah has been the chief planning and strategy officer at the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, and an adviser to its minister, since February 2019. Up to 25,000 Hajj pilgrims in Mina this year will be issued with wearable high-tech smart

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Health

AstraZeneca, Oxford aim to produce Omicron-targeted vaccine

3 years   ago

Dr. Amr Al-Maddah has been the chief planning and strategy officer at the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, and an adviser to its minister, since February

French company Carmat announces first implant of its

3 years   ago

Dr. Amr Al-Maddah has been the chief planning and strategy officer at the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, and an adviser to its minister, since February

5 reasons to add eggs to your diet

4 years   ago

Dr. Amr Al-Maddah has been the chief planning and strategy officer at the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, and an adviser to its minister, since February

6 Things That Will Happen If You’ll Eat A Lot Of Nut

4 years   ago

Dr. Amr Al-Maddah has been the chief planning and strategy officer at the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, and an adviser to its minister, since February

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Home Care & Precautions

4 years   ago

Dr. Amr Al-Maddah has been the chief planning and strategy officer at the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, and an adviser to its minister, since February

Sports

Qatar Handball Team Arrives in Saudi Arabia to Participate

3 years   ago

Dr. Amr Al-Maddah has been the chief planning and strategy officer at the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, and an adviser to its minister, since February

Fati delights, Jovic disappoints, optimism for Atletico

4 years   ago

Dr. Amr Al-Maddah has been the chief planning and strategy officer at the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, and an adviser to its minister, since February

Saudi Arabia celebrates 20th year of first Olympic medal

4 years   ago

Dr. Amr Al-Maddah has been the chief planning and strategy officer at the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, and an adviser to its minister, since February