RIYADH, April 30, 2026 — The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has underscored that Hajj permits are a vital guarantee for achieving a smooth flow of movement within the Holy Sites. These permits are essential for enabling pilgrims to perform their religious duties with ease and comfort. According to the Ministry, the permitting system ensures a fair and orderly distribution of pilgrims across designated camps and locations, preventing overcrowding and maintaining balance amid the massive influx. Compliance with these regulations reflects a high level of civic responsibility that enhances the safety and security of all participant
Celebrate the Spirit of Eid Al Adha in the Heart of Makkah at Address Jabal Omar Makkah A Time of Faith, Gratitude, and Togetherness Steps from Al Masjid Al Haram Makkah, Saudi Arabia, May 2026: As the sacred days of Arafah and Eid Al Adha approach, Address Jabal Omar Makkah invites guests to experience a meaningful time shaped by faith, reflection, and togetherness, just steps from Al-Masjid Al-Haram. This period draws worshippers to Makkah for moments of devotion and spiritual focus, followed by the quiet joy and connection that define Eid. With its exceptional proximity to the Haram, the hotel offers a setting where guests can
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Jeddah, April 30, 2026, SPA — Saudia announced its seasonal destinations for summer 2026, to be operated from June to September, including Salalah in the Sultanate of Oman, Antalya and Bodrum in the Republic of Türkiye, Nice in the French Republic, Athens and Mykonos in Greece, El Alamein in the Arab Republic of Egypt, and Málaga in the Kingdom of Spain. The destinations have been scheduled for optimal timing and operational efficiency within its network of more than 100 destinations. The airline ensures to meet operational requirements and fulfill guests’ preferences during peak seasons while ensuring smooth movement and operati
Conakry, February 26, 2026, SPA — In the presence of Prime Minister of the Republic of Guinea Oury Bah, along with a number of ministers and senior officials, the 44th National Competition for Memorizing, Reciting, and Interpreting the Holy Quran was launched in the capital, Conakry. The competition is organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance in cooperation with the Ministry of Religious Affairs of the Republic of Guinea. Saudi Ambassador to Guinea, Dr. Fahad Al-Rashidi, said that this year’s competition saw the participation of more than 4,000 male and female contestants from various Quran memorization cent
Bangui, February 24, 2026, SPA — President Professor Faustin-Archange Touadéra of the Central African Republic received Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Elkhereiji on Monday in the capital, Bangui, in the presence of Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Central African Republic Sylvie Baïpo-Temon, during Elkhereiji’s official visit to the Central African Republic. At the outset of the reception, the vice foreign minister conveyed the greetings and appreciation of 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 Min
Riyadh, February 06, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s strong condemnation and denunciation of the terrorist bombing that targeted a mosque in the capital of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Islamabad, resulting in the death and injury of a number of people. The ministry affirms the Kingdom’s firm stance rejecting the targeting of places of worship, the intimidation of innocent civilians, and the shedding of innocent blood, stressing the Kingdom’s solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan against all forms of violence, extremism, and terrorism. The ministry ext
Riyadh, February 4, 2026, SPA — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent a cable of congratulations to Laura Fernández Delgado on the occasion of her victory in the presidential elections in the Republic of Costa Rica. HRH the Crown Prince expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes for success to the president, and for the friendly people of the Republic of Costa Rica further progress and advancement.
Riyadh, January 21, 2026, SPA — The foreign ministers of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Republic of Türkiye, the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the Republic of Indonesia, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, the State of Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates welcome the invitation extended to their leaders by President Donald J. Trump of the United States of America to join the Board of Peace. The ministers announce their countries’ shared decision to join the Board of Peace. Each country will sign the joining documents according to their respective relevant legal and other necessary procedures, including the
Riyadh, January 13, 2025, SPA — Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef, yesterday held a series of high-level bilateral meetings with ministers from several countries participating in the fifth edition of the Future Minerals Forum, in the presence of Vice Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Mining Affairs Eng. Khalid Almudaifer. The forum will commence on Tuesday in Riyadh. During his meeting with Minister of Mines and Energy of the Federative Republic of Brazil Alexandre Silveira, Minister AlKhorayef discussed strengthening cooperation between the two countries in the mining and minerals sector, while h
