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Over 800 foreign journalists to cover Hajj
Government | Saturday 18 August, 2018 1:19 am
More than 800 foreign media workers will cover the Hajj rituals, Dr. Awwad bin Saleh Al-Awwad, Saudi minister of media, has announced. In addition, facilities have been provided for 151 media institutions and 27 international networks, while six official broadcasts and broadcasts in 10 languages ...
More than 7,400 employees to provide telecom services during Hajj
Government | Saturday 18 August, 2018 12:20 am
The total number of employees providing ICT services for this year’s Hajj was 7,411, according to the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) data. The 24/7 services are supervised by the Communications and Information Technology Commission in accordance with authorized service...
Saudi Commission for Tourism completes training for Hajj guides
Government | Friday 17 August, 2018 3:10 am
In a breakthrough initiative for Tawafa institutions, the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) has completed the training of 135 male and female Tawafa guides — religious guides for Hajj pilgrims — who have obtained tour guide licenses. The training is the first...
Coordination among Haj service bodies 'excellent'
Government | Thursday 16 August, 2018 7:26 am
Emir of Makkah Prince Khaled Al-Faisal has said he is extremely impressed by the high level of coordination among various government and private bodies involved in the pilgrimage service. The prince was addressing a press conference at Muzdalifah on Tuesday after inspecting the arrangements made ...
RAK Ruler Pardons 272 Prisoners  Ahead of Eid Al Adha
Government | Wednesday 15 August, 2018 6:27 am
His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), has ordered the release of 272 prisoners on the occasion of Eid Al Adha. The pardoned prisoners had been sentenced to jail terms with definitive sentences. Sheikh Saud pledged to settle the...
More than 192,000 employees to serve pilgrims during Hajj 2018
Government | Wednesday 15 August, 2018 3:57 am
Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Statistics announced on Tuesday its statistical calendar for this year’s Hajj season, which includes more than 136 major services to be carried as part of the general services offered to pilgrims. The authority said on its official website that a...
Saudi interior minister reviews Hajj safety procedures
Government | Tuesday 14 August, 2018 8:13 am
Saudi Arabia’s interior minister patronized a military parade of the Hajj security forces on Monday. Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, who is also the Chairman of the Higher Hajj Committee, reviewed preparations to serve the pilgrims, who are continuing to arrive in the Kingdom ahead of...
18 judicial panels, six mobile notaries to serve pilgrims
Government | Tuesday 14 August, 2018 7:14 am
The Saudi Justice Ministry has announced that it has set up 18 judicial panels and six mobile notaries across Makkah, Mina, and Arafat, as part of its preparation to serve pilgrims in this year’s Hajj season. “The ministry uses all its resources to provide legal services during the...
Makkah governor hands over new Kaaba cover to senior caretaker
Government | Monday 13 August, 2018 3:38 am
The Kiswa consists of five pieces; four of them cover the four sides of Kaaba, while the fifth one is hung as a curtain above the door of Kaaba. Preparing the Kiswa takes several months and needs large amounts of precious metals and pure silk. Around 170 craftsmen are involved in the process,...
August 12 marks first day of Dhu Al-Hijjah month: Saudi Supreme Court
Government | Saturday 11 August, 2018 7:55 pm
Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court announced that Sunday August 12 marks the start of Dhu Al-Hijjah, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Dhu Al-Hijjah is the twelfth and final month in the Islamic calendar. It is the month in which the Hajj pilgrimage takes place. The Supreme Court called on...
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