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Makkah, June 01, 2026, SPA — The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites announced the awarding of six development sites under the Developed Districts Program, covering a total area of more than 2.7 million square meters and representing investments valued at SAR13.3 billion. The initiative is part of the commission’s efforts to enhance the urban environment, support economic growth, improve the quality of life, and advance sustainable development in the Holy City. The commission stated that the awarded sites are located in the neighborhoods of Jurhum South, Al-Khalidiyah, Al-Hajlah, Al-Hindawiyah East, Al-Hindawiyah South,

Limassol, May 29, 2026, SPA — Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met yesterday with Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic Jean-Noël Barrot on the sidelines of the Informal Meeting of EU Foreign Ministers held in Limassol, Republic of Cyprus. The two officials reviewed relations between the two countries and ways to strengthen them in the service of common interests. They also discussed regional and international developments and their implications for security and stability.

Madinah, May 31, 2026, SPA — Madinah Central Dates Market in Food City witnessed heightened economic activity amid the influx of pilgrims before and after Hajj, with strong demand for various date varieties contributing to increased commercial activity. A report issued by Madinah branch of the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture stated that the market recorded sales of 724,381 kilograms of dates over the past 20 days, with a total value approaching SAR12 million. Transactions were conducted through 20 auction lanes, including air-conditioned lanes inside the main hall, in addition to retail outlets. According to the report,

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Mina, May 30, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, represented by the Holy Makkah Municipality, conducted over 38,000 field inspection tours during the 1447 AH Hajj season to maintain high compliance levels and preserve the quality of municipal services provided to pilgrims across Makkah and the holy sites. The ministry stated that the field inspections targeted health and commercial establishments, catering kitchens, food outlets, and various seasonal service sites related to the Hajj to guarantee the highest standards of health, safety, and service quality for all pilgrims.

Madinah, May 30, 2026, SPA — The Roads General Authority announced the completion of its comprehensive operational plans for the road network in Madinah Region to serve pilgrims following the conclusion of their Hajj rituals to ensure their safe and seamless arrival in Madinah, further enhancing the overall pilgrim experience. The authority stated that it finalized its preparations through a comprehensive survey of all transit routes leading to the region, followed by a massive package of field operations. These efforts included evaluating over 906,000 square meters of asphalt surfaces, installing 4,000 linear meters of metal and concrete

Makkah, May 28, 2026, SPA — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque launched a package of smart solutions to measure visitor satisfaction with services at the Two Holy Mosques, as part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the visitor experience and raise service quality. The project includes installing 1,000 NFC-enabled smart signs — 650 at the Grand Mosque and 350 at the Prophet’s Mosque — supported by an advanced technical dashboard that collects real-time satisfaction data via interactive points distributed across both mosques. The initiative represents a qualit

Makkah, May 30, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development conducted over 10,000 field inspection visits across Makkah, Madinah, and the holy sites during this year’s 1447 AH Hajj season to verify establishments’ compliance with labor laws, mplementing regulations, and strict seasonal work environment requirements. The intensive inspection tours significantly raised compliance levels among private-sector establishments operating during the busy season, leading to the identification of approximately 2,400 violations and the resolution of 87 direct reports. To effectively regulate seasonal labor, the minis

Tabuk, May 21, 2026, SPA — The Red Sea is witnessing increased demand during the Eid Al-Adha holiday. Red Sea Global announced 10 additional flights through Red Sea International Airport to meet growing demand for the destination. The total number of flights will reach 90 from May 21 to 31, connecting the destination with Riyadh, Jeddah, Dubai, and Doha through Saudia, flydubai, and Qatar Airways. The destination currently welcomes guests across 11 hotels, enhancing accommodation capacity during the holiday period.

Arafat, May 26, 2026, SPA — Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has urged pilgrims to remain in their camps in Arafat on the ninth of Dhu Al-Hijjah until 4:00 PM to protect them from direct sun exposure during peak hours and to help reduce heat stress while performing the most important pillar of Hajj. The Ministry explained that the Arafah Day sermon will be broadcast live via audio and video to all camps, allowing pilgrims to listen to it easily and comfortably without needing to leave their locations. The Ministry also urged pilgrims to adhere to the approved dispatching plans and schedules and to avoid going out into traffic lanes or into u