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Makkah, August 12, 2026, SPA — The second group of Umrah performers hosted under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Hajj, Umrah and Visitation Program praised the generous hospitality and care they have received since arriving in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and performed the Umrah rituals. The second group comprises 250 male and female pilgrims representing 23 countries across Europe and Asia. The program is implemented by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance. The progr…

Madinah, July 1, 2026, SPA — The Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah Research and Studies Center organized a seminar as part of its scientific program on Madinah’s historic mosques, highlighting their religious, historical, and architectural significance. The discussion explored the historical and scholarly significance of Madinah’s most prominent historic mosques and their role in preserving the city’s heritage. It also highlighted Saudi Arabia’s efforts to preserve and rehabilitate these mosques and safeguard their architectural and heritage identity. The event formed part of the scientific program launched by the center on Madi

Madinah, June 03, 2026, SPA — The first departure flights of guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Program for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit began Tuesday after the pilgrims completed Hajj rituals for 1447 AH with ease and tranquility. The guests departed through Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport, returning to their home countries after a spiritually enriching journey marked by exceptional organization. Their visit included prayers at the Prophet’s Mosque, paying respects to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), and praying in Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah, all under the direct supervision of the program’s

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

Kuwait, February 22, 2026, SPA — Amir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, on the occasion of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Founding Day. In two cables, the Kuwaiti Amir praised the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s international standing, its continuous contributions to civilization and development, and its significant role in supporting security, stability, and promoting peace in the region. Sheikh Meshal expressed deep

Riyadh, February 20, 2026, SPA — Under the patronage of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Princess Fahda bint Falah Al Hathleen, spouse of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, honored the winners of the 27th edition of the local competition for the King Salman bin Abdulaziz Award for Memorization, Recitation, and Interpretation of the Holy Quran, organized and supervised by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, yesterday at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Riyadh. The current edition witnessed wide participation from all regions of the Kingdom, with more than 3,600 male and female contestants p

Riyadh, January 23, 2026, SPA — Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud sent a cable of congratulations to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of the Republic of Uganda on his re-election to a new presidential term. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes for continued success to the president, and for further progress and prosperity to the brotherly people of Uganda. He also praised the distinguished relations between the two countries and their brotherly peoples, as well as the commitment to strengthen and develop them across all fields.