MAKKAH — The skies above Makkah witnessed on Tuesday the sun aligning directly over the Holy Kaaba at 12:18 PM Makkah time, an astronomical phenomenon used to determine the Qibla direction. Jeddah Astronomy Society Director Eng. Majed Abu Zahra stated that the sun reached its closest point to full alignment above the Holy Kaaba at an elevation of 89.94 degrees, just 0.06 degrees short of full perpendicularity. This provided a direct opportunity to verify the accuracy of the Qibla direction using the sun’s position and shadows cast by vertical objects, which nearly disappear at the moment of alignment. Abu Zahra…
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Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of congratulations to President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana on his country’s Independence Day. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques wished the president continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Guyana steady progress and prosperity. Source: Riyadh Daily
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ARAFAT — Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) announced that the number of passengers transported by Al-Mashair Al-Muqaddasah Metro Project since its official launch on Monday morning until the completion of transporting pilgrims to Arafat at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday exceeded 314,000. The third operational phase of the train is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday. The phase will transport pilgrims from Arafat to Muzdalifah. SAR previously announced an operational plan for the Metro that includes more than 2,000 trips and the transportation of over two million passengers throughout the Hajj season. Source: Saudi Gazette
RIYADH — Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan received on Tuesday a phone call today from Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani. During the call, the ministers discussed the latest developments in the region and the continuation of bilateral coordination and consultation in this regard. Source: Saudi Gazette
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud has sent a cable of congratulations to President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana on his country’s Independence Day. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques wished the president continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Guyana steady progress and prosperity. Source: Riyadh Daily
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ARAFAT — Civil Defense forces continued their around-the-clock field operations in Arafat to enhance public safety, optimize prevention measures, and ensure immediate response capabilities for emergencies. Field teams conducted intensified inspection tours of pilgrims’ camps to verify the operational readiness of fire protection systems and emergency exits. The General Directorate of Civil Defense confirmed that these deployments follow detailed operational plans designed to enforce the highest safety standards and implement best preventive practices to ensure the safety of the pilgrims. Source: Saudi Gazette
ARAFAT — Hajj security forces arrested a total of 57 people for entering Makkah without Hajj permits. They include an Egyptian resident and a Saudi citizen for transporting 43 pilgrims in violation of Hajj regulations and instructions. The pilgrims were attempting to enter Makkah without Hajj permits in a truck equipped with a hidden compartment. Legal procedures were initiated against them. Hajj security forces also arrested 12 residents and visitors for violating Hajj regulations by attempting to enter Makkah on foot without a valid Hajj permit. Public Security urged all Saudi citizens and residents to strictly adhere to Hajj instructions…
His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has sent a cable of congratulations to President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana on his country’s Independence Day. HRH the Crown Prince wished the president continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Guyana steady progress and prosperity. Source: Riyadh Daily