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Tasreeh Platform launched to issue Hajj permit for pilgrims and Hajj workers to enter Makkah
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Interior, in partnership with the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA),…
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Tourism Ministry urges hospitality facilities in Makkah not to give accommodation without a Hajj permit starting April 29
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Tourism has directed all hospitality establishments in Makkah not to provide accommodation…
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Saudi Arabia bans entry to Makkah without a Hajj visa starting April 29
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Saudi Arabia will prohibit entry into Makkah or remaining in the city for anyone holding…
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Rain expected in Makkah and Jeddah on Saturday
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — The National Center of Meteorology has forecast light to moderate rainfall over several parts of…
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Foreign investors are allowed to engage in real estate business outside Makkah and Madinah
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Ministry of Investment revealed that foreign investors are allowed to own and sell real…
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Worshippers in Makkah and Madinah perform Eid Al-Fitr prayer
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Amidst an atmosphere of faith, joy, security, and tranquility, thousands of worshippers gathered at the…
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Expat kills wife and another woman in Makkah acid attack; police launch investigation
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Authorities in Makkah have arrested a Bangladeshi resident after he fatally attacked his wife and…
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Crown Prince receives Eid Al-Fitr greetings, meets Lebanese Prime Minister in Makkah
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received princes, scholars, sheikhs, ministers, and senior…
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Makkah and Madinah mobile data usage exceeds global average during Ramadan: CST
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST) has announced record data consumption and improved mobile…
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Over 2.5 million attend Khatm Al-Qur’an prayers in Makkah
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — More than 2.5 million worshippers gathered at the Grand Mosque on Friday to perform Isha…
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Crown Prince receives Sudan’s Sovereign Council President in Makkah, agrees to establish coordination council
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman received the President of Sudan’s Sovereign Council,…
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World’s largest barbershop opens at Clock Towers Center in Makkah to serve pilgrims
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The Clock Towers Center in Makkah is now home to the world’s largest barbershop, designed…
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Deputy Emir of Makkah reviews crowd control plans for Khatm Al-Qur’an at Grand Mosque
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Saud bin Mishaal chaired on Wednesday the Central Hajj Committee’s…
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Makkah Grand Mosque’s skyline seen without cranes for first time in 15 years
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — In an incredible scene unseen in one and a half decades, the Grand Mosque in…
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TGA detects 13,000 transportation violations in Makkah and Madinah last week
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — Inspection teams from the Transport General Authority (TGA) have detected 13,000 transportation violations in the…
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Health minister inspects healthcare facilities in Makkah
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel inspected on Monday several healthcare facilities in Makkah. He reviewed…
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Prince Khalid Al-Faisal reviews government performance during Ramadan in Makkah
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH – Emir of Makkah Prince Khalid Al-Faisal received his deputy, Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz,…
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Lulu opens new hypermarket in Makkah, in its further expansion in Saudi Arabia
Following the opening of new stores in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, Lulu has opened its latest hypermarket…
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Makkah region receives highest rainfall among Saudi regions
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Sarar in the Taif governorate in the Makkah region recorded the highest rainfall at 64…
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Over 200,000 iftar meals being distributed daily at Makkah Grand Mosque
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the…
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Over 320 million phone calls made in Makkah and Madinah during first half of Ramadan
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — The Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST) reported robust telecommunications network performance in Makkah and…
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Moderate to heavy rain hit Makkah and other regions amid NCM forecast of more rain to follow in coming days
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Several Saudi regions, including Makkah and Madinah, experienced moderate to heavy rain on Thursday. Rainfall…
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Makkah Deputy Emir inaugurates Second Ring Road in Makkah
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — Deputy Emir of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal inaugurated the Second Ring Road project…
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Saudi Arabia announces school holiday in Jeddah, Makkah, and Taif for Formula 1
Saudi Gazette report JEDDAH — The Ministry of Education has approved an additional holiday on April 20-21, 2025 for students…
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Civil Defense bolsters safety measures for pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — Civil Defense Rapid Response Teams continue to undertake emergency operations in the central areas of…
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Yemeni man and woman arrested for misusing children for begging in Makkah
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — A Yemeni man and woman were arrested for exploiting six children to beg in Makkah.…
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200 smart screens deployed to monitor Umrah security in Makkah
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The Control Center in Makkah is utilizing more than 200 smart wall screens to monitor…
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79 hospitality facilities in Makkah and Madinah face penalties for closure order violations
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The Ministry of Tourism started penalizing 79 hospitality facilities in Makkah and Madinah for resuming…
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RGA: Over 3.7 million vehicles crossed roads leading to Makkah during first 10 days of Ramadan
Saudi Gazette report MADINAH — The Roads General Authority (RGA) has announced that over 3.7 million vehicles have crossed the…
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Makkah Lanterns Festival returns for the eighth year as part of Ramadan activities
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Makkah Lanterns Festival has returned for its eighth season, bringing Ramadan-themed activities, shopping, and…
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