MINA — During every Hajj season, Saudi Arabia continues presenting an advanced global model in crowd management and serving millions of pilgrims, relying on advanced technological infrastructure and a modern organizational vision that has made the Hajj journey safer, easier, and more seamless. Among the most prominent initiatives reflecting this qualitative transformation is the Nusuk Card, which provides pilgrims with a smooth spiritual journey within an integrated digital system that contributes to organizing the journey from arrival until the completion of rituals. The card is one of the initiatives launched by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and contains the…
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MAKKAH — The Ministry of Media concluded the third edition of the Hajj Media Hub, organized as part of the activities of the Unified Media Operations Center for Hajj. The four-day event, held in cooperation with the Grand Hajj Symposium at the Makkah Chamber Exhibitions and Events Center, achieved notable success in supporting media professionals and specialists. The hub attracted more than 13,500 media professionals and visitors from around the world, with more than 30 government, private, and nonprofit entities participating in the transformation exhibition through more than 1,500 interactive screens showcasing key development projects and services provided to pilgrims.…
The National Center for Environmental Compliance announced that it has analyzed more than 700 soil and water samples collected from geographical areas surrounding pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah, with initial findings showing no concerning negative impacts affecting public safety. Inspection teams have been deployed to collect samples and analyze sites suspected of contamination identified through the monitoring of 48 satellite images. A mobile laboratory service is available this season for immediate on-site sample testing. The service is operated by strategic partner Marine Operations for Environmental Services (SAIL) and serves as a parallel support system in geographically challenging areas such as valleys and…
MINA — The Saudi Ministry of Health called on Hajj pilgrims to follow guidance on the optimal use of sun umbrellas. It stressed the importance of taking preventive behaviors to reduce health risks from direct sun exposure while moving among the holy sites. The ministry stressed that using an umbrella reduces the likelihood of heat exhaustion, sunstroke, and dehydration. It also protects against ultraviolet rays and can lower surrounding temperatures by approximately 10 degrees Celsius. Key guidelines include attaching the umbrella to a wrist strap, storing it properly, and not discarding it after performing rituals. Source: Saudi Gazette
MINA — The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) continues its operational activities and the delivery of its services and data in Mina in preparation for the Day of Tarwiyah, the first day of the annual pilgrimage of Hajj on Monday. Temperatures on the Day of Tarwiyah are expected to reach 45 degrees Celsius, while eight stations will monitor severe weather conditions. The NCM relies on an integrated system of advanced technologies and highly qualified Saudi personnel to provide relevant authorities with meteorological data and information on potential weather phenomena through regular hourly updates, in line with international best practices in…
Guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit, implemented by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, visited Saturday King Abdulaziz Complex for the Manufacturing of the Holy Kaaba Kiswa and the Revelation Exhibition at Hira Cultural District in Makkah as part of a cultural program designed to enrich pilgrims’ experience and introduce them to prominent Islamic and historical landmarks. The tour began with a visit to the Kiswa Complex, where the guests were briefed on the stages of manufacturing the Holy Kaaba’s Kiswa with precision, beginning with fabric preparation and dyeing…
MAKKAH — Al-Mashair Metro launched on Sunday its first journeys for the 2026 Hajj, serving pilgrims across nine stations linking the holy sites of Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah. Each train accommodates up to 3,000 passengers, with an operational capacity of 72,000 passengers per hour. This season’s plan targets over two million passengers across 2,000 journeys, reducing the need for more than 50,000 bus trips during the season. Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) completed maintenance and preparation works for the fleet of 17 trains ahead of the season, including upgrades to signaling, communication systems, and the control center. SAR has continued operational…
MADINAH — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has announced booking slots to visit Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah via the Nusuk application during the 2026 Hajj season. Daily visiting hours for men run from 2:00 AM until Fajr prayer, and from 11:20 AM until Isha prayer. Women’s visit time starts after Fajr prayer and ends at 11:00 AM, and after Isha prayer until 2:00 AM. On Fridays, men’s hours run from 2:00 AM until Fajr prayer, and from 9:00 AM until Isha prayer, while women’s hours run from after Fajr prayer…
Elsewedy Electric, a leading integrated provider of energy and infrastructure solutions across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, has announced the acquisition of a 60% majority stake in Netherlands-based Thomassen Service, a specialized provider of gas turbine maintenance and repair solutions. The transaction includes Thomassen Service’s Middle East and Africa operations (TSME), its filter manufacturing unit, and its Africa-based subsidiary. The agreement was signed by Eng. Ahmed Elsewedy, CEO and Managing Director of Elsewedy Electric, and Eng. Peter Hertog, CEO of Thomassen Service, in the presence of Mr. Sadek Elsewedy, Chairman, alongside senior leadership from both organizations. This acquisition represents…
RIYADH — Ministers of foreign affairs of Saudi Arabia and 18 other Arab and Islamic countries condemned in the strongest terms the illegal and unacceptable step taken by the so-called “Somaliland” region in opening a purported “embassy” in occupied Jerusalem. “This constitutes a flagrant violation of international law and relevant international resolutions, and represents a direct infringement on the legal and historical status of occupied Jerusalem,” the ministers said in a joint statement. The ministers of the countries also include Egypt, Qatar, Jordan, Türkiye, Pakistan, Indonesia, Djibouti, Somalia, Palestine, Oman, Sudan, Yemen, Lebanon, Mauritania, Kuwait, Algeria, Bangladesh, and Morocco. The…