Riyadh: The Saudi Stock Exchange Main Index ended trading lower today, falling by 165.14 points to close at 10825.27 points. The total value of trading reported was SAR4.2 billion. According to Saudi Press Agency, the Saudi Parallel Market Index (NOMU) also declined, losing 140.52 points to close at 26669.23 points,

Mecca: The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has activated the world’s largest cooling system, with a total capacity of 155,000 refrigeration tons, to provide a comfortable and spiritually uplifting environment for millions of pilgrims arriving from around the world

Makkah: Hajj security forces at the entrances to Makkah have apprehended 20 individuals-five expatriates and 15 citizens-for violating Hajj regulations by transporting 94 individuals without Hajj permits. According to Saudi Press Agency, the Ministry of Interior has initiated administrative decisions against all involved parties: the transporters, their accomplices, and the

Mecca: The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has prepared an enrichment track dedicated to three consecutive sermons-Arafat, Eid al-Adha, and Friday-scheduled during this year’s Hajj season (1446 AH). According to Saudi Press Agency, the sermons will be translated into 35 international languages,

Mecca: Minister of Health Fahad AlJalajel participated in the main session of the 49th edition of the Grand Hajj Symposium. The minister affirmed that ‘health capability’ is a fundamental pillar in enabling pilgrims to perform their rituals safely. According to Saudi Press Agency, the minister indicated that it reflects the

Riyadh: The Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture has announced the significant commercial success of a trial harvest involving three newly developed local wheat varieties. The initiative, inaugurated by Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Alfadley in February, yielded an impressive 8,000 kilograms per hectare. According to Saudi Press