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Saudi Fund for Development inaugurated new infrastructure projects in Djibouti worth US$ 137 million
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Resort, hotels and plots of land up for grabs in the awaited Jewels of Madina public auction
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Saudi telecoms company offers 1 GB free for users on the days of Tarwiya and Arafat
Saudi Telecom Company (STC) has announced it will provide 1GB free for every pilgrim who uses its prepaid services as a gift to pilgrims during this year’s Hajj season. The gift is aimed at facilitating their experience during Hajj on
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Health Ministry tips for Hajj well-being
The Health Ministry is providing awareness-raising instructions and tips for Hajj on its official website. These instructions cover chronic diseases, such as advising heart and hypertension patients to see a doctor to make sure they can perform
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5 Virtues of the Day of Arafah every Muslim should know
The Day of Arafah is the most devotional, spiritual and sacred day for all Muslims around the world. According to the Islamic calendar, the Day of Arafah falls on the 9th day of Dhul Hijjah. It is observed on the second day of Hajj
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Rain, sandstorm likely to continue in Arafat Monday
Dust storm accompanied by moderate rain was experienced in Arafat on Sunday evening. The holy site would likely witness extreme temperature and high
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9 new babies born in holy city ahead of Haj
Providing health care to pilgrims coming from all over the world is a prime challenge. Yet Kingdom has been successfully providing health care
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2m pilgrims streaming into Mina from Saturday evening
Two million pilgrims will start streaming into Mina from Saturday evening, marking the beginning of this year’s Hajj pilgrimage on Dhul Hijjah
Read MoreCeremony to replace covering of Kaaba to take place during dawn prayer of 9th day of Dhu Al-Hijjah
The ceremony to replace the covering (Kiswa) of the holy Kaaba will take place during dawn prayer of the ninth day of the twelfth month of Dhu Al-Hijjah in the Islamic calendar (corresponding to Aug. 20, The ceremony of replacing the
Read MoreMore than 54 million pilgrims perform Haj over 25 years
The Haj pilgrimage, which starts at Islam's holiest sites in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, is one of the world's largest annual gatherings. Here are some figures illustrating its scale: &
Read MorePoliceman who assisted pilgrim had no idea he was being filmed
Jamaan Al-Subyani, the policeman in the security forces of the Grand Mosque who took off his shoes and offered it to an old Pakistani woman pilgrim, said he had no idea he was being filmed and added that what he did was a natural conduct for every
Read MoreMobily and Ericsson demonstrate 5G in Jeddah
Mobily, the Saudi telecom operator, has joined forces with Ericsson to show 5G capabilities in a demo held at the Mall of Arabia in Jeddah, in the western region of Saudi Arabia. Ericsson supplied a standalone end-to-end 5G system including a
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