Saudi Arab News

RIYADH, Oct 31 :Saudi Ministry of Media launched the ‘Global Harmony’ initiative as a part of the Kingdom’s ‘Quality of Life’ Program, a key pillar of the Vision 2030 objectives at the Al-Suwaidi Park on Wednesday night. This initiative will help illustrate the diverse lives […]

ISLAMABAD, Aug 29 : The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has issued a health advisory for Hajj 2025, outlining strict requirements for prospective pilgrims, with particular emphasis on the exclusion of individuals suffering from complex medical conditions. According to spokesperson Muhammad Umar Butt for […]

ISLAMABAD, Jun 23 (APP): The Minister of Health, Fahd Al-Jalajel, announced on Sunday the successful execution of health management efforts during the Hajj season of 2024. This achievement was made possible through the coordinated efforts of the health system and the Hajj security forces, with […]

JEDDAH (Saudi Arabia), Jun 20 (APP): Emotions ran high in the departure lounge of King Abdulaziz International Airport on Thursday as Pakistani Hujjaj prepared to return home after completing the Hajj pilgrimage. The atmosphere was poignant, with tears and heartfelt expressions of gratitude to Almighty […]

MAKKAH, Jun 13 (APP):The Saudi Water Authority has intensified its inspection efforts in Makkah and the holy sites to ensure the safety and security of water supplies and enhance the quality of services for pilgrims during the Hajj season. These inspections also aim to identify […]

MAKKAH AL MUKARRAMAH, Jun 13 (APP): Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Chaudhry Salik Hussain chaired a consultative meeting with the Hajj Organizers Association of Pakistan (HOAP) to ensure the well-being of Hajj pilgrims performing the religious obligation under the private scheme. The meeting […]

ISLAMABAD, Jun 10 (APP):Saudi Arabia’s Interior Ministry has apprehended 21 individuals, eight residents and 13 Saudi citizens, who violated Hajj regulations and transported 61 individuals who attempted to perform Hajj without a permit.The penalties include a 15-day prison sentence, a fine of SAR10,000, deportation of […]

ISLAMABAD, Jun 10 (APP):Saudi Electricity Company (SEC) has said the electrical grid in Makkah, Madinah, and the holy sites are ready for Hajj season 1445 AH, following the execution of 20 new projects with a total investment exceeding SAR700 million. The projects entailed the establishment […]

MAKKAH AL-MUKARRAMAH, Jun 7 (APP): The Pakistan Hajj Mission (PHM) has welcomed 98,500 pilgrims in Madinah and Makkah under both government and private schemes since the start of the month-long pre-Hajj flight operation on May 9. “So far, 62,500 pilgrims have arrived via 236 flights […]

MAKKAH AL-MUKARRAMAH, May, 31(APP)::The Pakistan Hajj Mission (PHM) has so far received 42,763 pilgrims who arrived in Madinah and Makkah via 174 flights under the government scheme, Ministry of Religious Affairs updated on Friday. “Around 27,342 more Pakistani pilgrims are expected to arrive in Makkah […]