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An aggressive growth strategy and multi-city expansion bid, Umm Al Qura’s SAR 50 billion portfolio

Umm Al Qura, developer of Makkah's Masar Destination, unveils a 2026–2030 strategy to expand across Makkah, Jeddah and Madinah, targeting a SAR 50 billion portfolio and launching the 1.2 million-sq-m Masar Gardens project.

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Saudi Arabia introduces online portal for foreign property ownership

Saudi Arabia has unveiled a new digital platform, "Saudi Properties," simplifying foreign property ownership. This initiative, aligned with the Foreign Real Estate Ownership Law, allows international investors, residents, and companies to apply online for property in designated areas. While Makkah and Madinah maintain stricter rules, the portal aims to boost…

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Saudi Arabia: Filipino domestic worker arrested in Madinah after child fatally stabbed at home

A Filipino domestic worker has been arrested in Saudi Arabia's Madinah region, accused of fatally stabbing a child in his home. Security patrols apprehended the suspect shortly after the alleged attack. The case has now been transferred to the Public Prosecution for further investigation and legal proceedings, as confirmed by…

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Who is Sheikh Saleh Al-Maghamsi? Saudi religious leader appointed Imam of Prophet’s Mosque

Sheikh Saleh bin Awad Al-Maghamsi has been appointed as an imam at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. He led his first Isha prayer on February 21. Al-Maghamsi is a respected scholar with decades of experience in Islamic teaching and Quran interpretation. He previously served as imam and khateeb of Quba…

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Ramadan 2026: Registration opens for I’tikaf at Makkah and Madinah mosques, here’s how to apply

Registration is now open for i'tikaf at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, commencing on 20 Ramadan. Worshippers can apply electronically to observe this spiritual practice in a safe and organized environment during the final ten days of Ramadan.

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Saudi Arabia Ramadan 2026 weather outlook: Hotter days and lighter rain forecast for Makkah and Madinah

Pilgrims heading to Makkah and Madinah for Ramadan should expect warmer weather. Saudi Arabia's meteorology center predicts above-average temperatures and below-normal rainfall. Daytime conditions will feel noticeably warmer, especially in the afternoons. Any precipitation is expected to be light. This forecast helps authorities prepare services for worshippers during the holy…

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Saudi Arabia: Madinah education department announces revised school timings for Ramadan

Madinah schools are set to commence their academic day at 9:30 a.m. starting the first day of Ramadan 1447 AH. Education authorities have confirmed these revised timings for all boys' and girls' schools across the region. This adjustment aims to harmonize learning with the spiritual and daily routines of the…

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Fiery Crash: 42 Indian Pilgrims Feared Dead as Bus Collides with Diesel Tanker in Massive Explosion in Saudi Arabia

A deadly bus crash in Saudi Arabia kills 42 Indian pilgrims after a tanker collision triggers a massive blast, leaving families grieving and India seeking answers.

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Explorer completes first stage of bid to cross Saudi Arabia on foot

Alice Morrison, 61, averaged 23km per day for seven weeks as she travelled from the Jordanian border to the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah.

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Eid Al-Fitr Prayer Performed Across Saudi Arabia

Muslims across Saudi Arabia performed Eid Al-Fitr prayer in the early hours of Friday, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Worshipers flocked to mosques and open-air spaces throughout the Kingdom to perform the prayer, SPA Said. The Eid prayer at the Grand Holy Mosque in Makkah was led by Advisor at…

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ACWA Power to Develop $677 Mln Desalination Project in Saudi Arabia

ACWA Power has signed water purchase agreements for the 600,000 cubic meter per day Rabigh 4 Independent Water Plant (IWP) in Saudi Arabia. Valued at around SAR 2.54 billion ($677 million), the reverse osmosis plant will serve Makkah and Madinah regions, which typically see a spike in demand during Ramadan…

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Saudi Heritage Commission Includes 190 New Antiquities Sites in National Register

The Saudi Heritage Commission approved the registration and documentation of 190 new archaeological sites in the national register of Antiquities. There are now 8,788 such locations in the national register across the country, representing a national legacy that reflects the historical richness of the Kingdom. Asir region has the largest…

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Four Saudi Cities Rank High on IMD Smart City Index

Riyadh has maintained its position as the 3rd Arab city in the IMD Smart City Index (SCI) 2023, which saw for the first time the Saudi cities of Makkah, Jeddah, and Madinah included in the index, ranking the 4th, 5th and 7th respectively. At the global level, Riyadh, Makkah, Jeddah,…

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Oud, Musk Fragrances Welcome Visitors to Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during Ramadan

Visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, this Ramadan are set to experience tranquility and comfort away from the world’s troubles, allowing them to observe prayers and rituals in peace. During Ramadan, Islam’s holy month of fasting, the mosque is traditionally filled with the whispers of worshipers and…

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Saudi Crown Prince Visits Madinah, Prays at Prophet’s Mosque

Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, visited on Saturday the Prophet’s Mosque in the city of Madinah. He performed a prayer at Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah. He was welcomed upon his arrival by General President of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and Prophet's Mosque, Sheikh Dr. Abdurrahman Al-Sudais,…

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The Prophet’s Mosque Serves Visitors 300,000 Iftar Meals Daily

Every year, catering companies in Madinah prepare to serve the Ramadan Iftar banquets in the Prophet’s Mosque, providing daily about 300,000 meals for visitors and Umrah performers. Iftar meals are served inside the Prophet’s Mosque and the squares surrounding the space.

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Saudi Arabia Launches E-Transit Visa for Visitors Arriving by Air

Saudi Arabia launched an electronic service that allows passengers arriving in the Kingdom by air to obtain an entry visa electronically. The e-transit visa for stopover aims to facilitate and automate entry visa procedures and allows entry to Saudi Arabia for people who wish to perform the Umrah, visit the…

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Saudi Arabia Facilitates Visits to Makkah, Madinah for Turkish Nationals

Saudi Arabia has launched a package of facilitation to the visitors of Makkah and Madinah from Türkiye. In a meeting in Istanbul on Tuesday, the Saudi Tourism Authority announced that Turkish nationals wishing to visit Saudi Arabia will now have the option to obtain a tourist visa through the Saudi…

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Saudi Arabia: Judge Caught Red-Handed in Corruption Case Arrested

The Saudi Control and Anti-Corruption Authority said Monday it arrested a judge who was caught red-handed while receiving a bribe from a citizen to issue a verdict in a case at the General Court. The Authority said that Ibrahim bin Abdulaziz Al-Juhani, a judge in the court of appeal in…

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King Salman Pardons 6 Pakistani Nationals at Shahbaz Shareef’s Request

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz ordered on Wednesday the pardon and release of six Pakistani nationals who were arrested in the Kingdom during the holy month of Ramadan. An official source at the Interior Ministry said the pardon came at the request of Pakistani Prime…

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Saudi Heritage Commission Registers 101 New Historical Sites

The Saudi Heritage Commission announced registered 101 new archaeological and historical sites in the National Antiquities Register. The new sites included 81 in Hail, nine in Tabuk, six in Madinah, three in Qasim, and one site each in Asir and Jouf.

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Would Madinah Become Saudi Arabia’s ‘City of Lights’?

Since the second half of the 19th century, Paris’ inhabitants and visitors have known it as the city of lights (La Ville Lumière). Some historians suggest the name was given to the French capital because it was a hub for culture and intellect during the Age of Enlightenment, and its…

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Saudi Arabia Launches Unified Electronic Platform to Facilitate Visitor Procedures at Two Holy Mosques

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launched on Monday a unified government platform, "nusuk.sa", that will serve the new Saudi gateway to Makkah and Madinah, reported the Saudi Press Agency. The platform is aimed at developing the experience of pilgrims, and facilitating the procedures for their arrival from all…

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Saudi Crown Prince Launches Infrastructure Works for ‘Rua Al Madinah’ Project

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, chairman of the Council of Economic and Development Affairs (CEDA) and chairman of the Public Investment Fund (PIF), has inaugurated the infrastructure works and unveiled the master plan for the Rua Al Madinah Project in the area east of the Prophet’s Mosque. The project…

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Saudi Exhibit Offers Immersive Look at Prophet’s Hijrah Trek

A Saudi museum is using filmed re-enactments and contemporary artwork to depict a key episode from Prophet Mohammed's life that led to the establishment of the Muslim community. The exhibition seeks to illustrate -- and enliven -- the 1,400-year-old story of the Hijrah, when Prophet Mohammed, threatened with assassination, undertook…

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