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Abbas Arrives in Jeddah to ‘Hold Talks, Strengthen Saudi-Palestinian Relations’

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas arrived on Monday in Jeddah on an official visit at the invitation of Saudi Arabia, the Palestinian News Agency (WAFA) reported. He was received at King Abdulaziz International Airport by Prince Badr bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, deputy governor of Makkah region. WAFA added that Abbas would…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 18, 2023

From Founder to Grandson... Saudis Between Two ‘Bay’ahs’

Prince Mohammed bin Salman was appointed Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia in Al-Safa Castle in Makkah, just meters away from where King Abdulaziz received the first royal pledge around a hundred years ago. On Wednesday, June 21, 2017, corresponding to 26 Ramadan 1438 AH, King Salman issued a royal decree,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 17, 2023

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 13, 2023

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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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 11, 2023

Presidency of Two Holy Mosques Activates Emergency Plans amid Heavy Rain on Makkah

The General Presidency of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and Prophet's Mosque activated on Monday emergency plans at the Grand Mosque amid heavy rain on the holy city of Makkah. Over 200 supervisors and 4,000 observers are at the Grand Mosque to weather the conditions and ensure the safety…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 10, 2023

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,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 7, 2023

Makkah’s Grand Mosque Welcomes a Million Worshippers Daily

The Grand Mosque in Makkah has been welcoming nearly a million Umrah pilgrims and worshippers daily since the beginning of the holy fasting month of Ramadan that began 12 days ago. The numbers are expected to rise in the second half of the month. The General Presidency of the Affairs…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 3, 2023

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Jordanian Crown Prince Arrives in Jeddah

Jordanian Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II arrived in Jeddah on Sunday. He was received at King Abdulaziz International Airport by deputy Governor of the Makkah Region Prince Badr bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Mayor of Mekkah Saleh Al-Turki, chief of police in Makkah Saleh Al-Jabri, and Jordan’s Consul General…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 2, 2023

250,000 Pilgrims Arrive in Jeddah ahead of Umrah

Some 250,000 pilgrims from around the world have arrived in Saudi Arabia to perform the Umrah. They arrived at Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport where they were provided with all the necessary services that would make their journey as smooth as possible. Director of passports at the facility Suleiman Al-Yusuf…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 25, 2023

Saudi Arabia Reveals Plan for Crowd Management in Umrah 2023

Umrah security forces in Saudi Arabia have introduced the Interior Ministry's plan for the Umrah season in 2023. The program tackles security, managing and organizing crowds, managing traffic, providing humanitarian services, and empowering squads implementing the plan. “The Umrah security plan for (this) year included managing and organizing crowds and…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 22, 2023

Archbishop of Vienna Stresses Importance of Makkah Document in Confronting Hatred

Cardinal Christoph Schönborn, the Metropolitan Archbishop of Vienna, praised Saudi Arabia’s efforts to dissociate the Islamic religion from the phenomena of terrorism and isolation, stressing the importance of the Makkah Document in confronting hatred and extremist ideas and spreading tolerance and coexistence. During an interview with Asharq Al-Awsat in Riyadh,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 3, 2023

Saudi Arabia to Transform Makkah, Madinah into Global Islamic Business Hub

Saudi Arabia seeks to transform Makkah Al-Mukarramah and Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah in the west of the Kingdom into a center for financial and business activities in the Islamic world. Three economic entities are joining forces to turn the two cities into a center for business activities, and a platform for knowledge…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 26, 2022

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 16, 2022

Riyadh Allows Fingerprint E-Registration to Issue Umrah Visa for 5 Countries

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said fingerprint registration will be mandatory to issue a visa for pilgrims coming to Makkah from the United Kingdom, Tunisia, Kuwait, Bangladesh and Malaysia. The decision aims to ease the entry procedures through the Kingdom’s ports and improve the digital experience for pilgrims.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Dec 3, 2022

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Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 30, 2022

Saudi's ACWA Power, Badeel to Develop Largest Solar Plant in Middle East

Saudi Arabia's private utility ACWA Power and a unit of the Public Investment Fund (PIF) on Wednesday signed agreements to develop the largest solar power plant in the Middle East, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The 2,060 megawatt project will be located in Al Shuaibah in Makkah province and is…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 26, 2022

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Sep 18, 2022

Congress of Leaders of World, Traditional Religions Praises Makkah Declaration for Promoting Peace

The final statement of the seventh Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions praised the historic Makkah Declaration, which was signed by the grand Imams and Muftis of the Islamic world and scholars in Makkah, stressing its importance in promoting peace, dialogue, cooperation, and mutual respect, for the good…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 30, 2022

Mohammed Bin Salman Project Revives Historical Structure of Five Mosques

The second phase of the Prince Mohammed bin Salman Project for Developing Historical Mosques includes five mosques in the Makkah Region with the aim of protecting and renovating their historical structure, in addition to prolonging their lifespan and maintaining their architecture affected by the changing climate over the past decades…

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Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 16, 2022

Saudi Crown Prince Washes Holy Kaaba

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, had the honor of washing the Holy Kaaba in Makkah on Monday, reported the Saudi Press Agency. He did the honor on behalf of Custodian of Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. Crown Prince Mohammed, accompanied by…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 5, 2022

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 22, 2022

Saudi Arabia Refers to Judiciary Case of Non-Muslim Journalist Entering Makkah

Saudi Arabia announced on Friday that it was referring to the judiciary the case of a non-Muslim journalist being allowed entry to the holy city of Makkah and following paths reserved to Muslim worshippers. A Makkah Region police spokesman said a Saudi citizen has been referred to the general prosecution…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 14, 2022

MWL Chief Meets Islamic Leaders, Figures at Hajj

Muslim World League Sec-Gen Mohammad al-Issa held a series of friendly meetings at the League’s building in Mina and its headquarters in Makkah with several senior scholars, muftis, and religious leaders in various countries of the Islamic world. Issa also received calls from senior Islamic figures, including muftis, heads of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 13, 2022

How Saudi Arabia Changed Hajj Management over 100 Years

This year’s Hajj season, which concluded yesterday, saw great success despite the political, health and economic woes worldwide. More so, Hajj 2022 marks a centennial passing on the Saudi government’s organization of the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Makkah. Over the course of a century, the Kingdom demonstrated exceptional ability in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 13, 2022

Saudi Crown Prince Inaugurates 2nd Phase of Historic Mosques Development Project

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, inaugurated on Tuesday the second phase of Prince Mohammed bin Salman project to develop historic mosques. The project aims to rehabilitate and restore 130 historical mosques throughout the Kingdom. The second phase of the project covers 30 mosques:…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 12, 2022

OIC, MWL Congratulate Saudi Arabia on Success of Hajj

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and Muslim World League (MWL) congratulated the Saudi leadership on the success of this year’s annual Hajj pilgrimage, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Tuesday. In a statement, Secretary General of the Jeddah-based OIC Hissein Ibrahim Taha highlighted the great services provided to the…

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