Tourism & Hospitality | Saturday 10 August, 2019 12:35 am

Total number of pilgrims arriving in Makkah from inside the kingdom and abroad was 2.096.023

The General Authority for Statistics announced that the total number of pilgrims coming to Makkah from inside and outside the kingdom until 9:00 pm today reached 2.096.023 pilgrims. GAS explained that the number does not include pilgrims inside of Makkah. It said it will announced their number on...

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Government | Friday 9 August, 2019 10:19 pm

King Salman Relief Center Concludes Distribution of Eid Clothing to Children in Zaatari

  The King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Affairs in Jordan has completed the distribution of Eid clothing and toys to orphaned children and their families in Zaatari refugee camp for the third day in a row. The KSHP is our part of the humanitarian and relief programs offered by...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Friday 9 August, 2019 5:07 am

First international flights from Jeddah’s new airport on Friday

The first international flights from the new King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah (KAIA) will take off on Friday when Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) operates a flight to Abu Dhabi and one to Manama. The new airport will serve a total of 24 destinations, 21 local and three...

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Environment & Energy | Friday 9 August, 2019 2:09 am

Saudi Arabia Sets a New World Record for Wind Power Generation

The Ministry of Energy, Industry and Mineral Resources has announced that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has achieved the most world competitive price in terms of generation of wind power, where the price for the implementation of Dumat Al-Jandal wind power plant with a capacity of 400 MW has set a...

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Government | Friday 9 August, 2019 12:07 am

Jeddah to Makkah road named after Crown Prince

Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Emir of Makkah Province and adviser to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques has approved the proposal put forward by Makkah Municipality to name the road leading to Makkah from Jeddah after Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, based on the...

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Culture & Education | Thursday 8 August, 2019 5:17 pm

Minister Of Hajj and Umrah Inaugurates The Hajj Grand Symposium Titled "Islam Coexistence & Tolerance"

Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Mohammed Saleh bin Taher Bentin, inaugurated the 44thHajj Grand Symposium at Makkah .titled "Islam Coexistence and Tolerance", participated by elite scientists, doctors and intellectuals from Kingdom and abroad. HE said the symposium reflects the attention...

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Healthcare | Thursday 8 August, 2019 1:09 pm

Nahdi organizes Medical Hope Convoy to serve pilgrims in cooperation with the Ministry of Health

As part of its Social Sustainability program and yearly initiative to serve pilgrims, Nahdi Medical organized its “Medical Hope Convoy” for the fourth consecutive year. In cooperation with the Ministry of health, Nahdi is offering free-of-charge medical care to pilgrims in Mecca, a...

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Tourism & Hospitality | Thursday 8 August, 2019 11:56 am

Celebrate Eid Al Adha at Four Seasons Hotel

  Like every year, Four Seasons Hotel Riyadh at Kingdom Center aims to be the go-to destination, during the joyful days of Eid Al Adha, to spend quality time with friends and family. This year, the hotel presents irresistible offers to please every guest and visitor. ...

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Government | Thursday 8 August, 2019 4:23 am

Minister of Media inspects preparations of ministry and its affiliated bodies for Hajj season

Minister of Media Turki bin Abdullah Al Shabana this evening visited the Media Center in Jeddah to see the progress of the preparations by the Ministry and the media bodies for the Hajj season this year 1440 AH. The minister listened to an explanation from the Center's officials regarding the...

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Business & Money | Thursday 8 August, 2019 4:19 am

Jadarahannounces top candidates for digital talent acceleration programme with 55% of students from Saudi Arabia

Building on its success in 2018, Jadarah, the intensive 5-month talent accelerator programme founded by Seera Group, has announced the new 24 candidates who will take part in the second edition of the programme commencing September 2019. Jadarah candidates are offered a once-in-a-lifetime...

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