Riyadh: The Ministry of Interior has emphasized that a penalty of up to SAR100,000 will be imposed on anyone who transports or attempts to transport visit visa holders to Makkah and the holy sites from Dhu Al-Qi’dah 1 to Dhu Al-Hijjah 14. The ministry will also seek a court order

Makkah: Minister of Communications and Information Technology Abdullah Alswaha has inspected the readiness of telecommunications companies for Hajj 1446 AH as part of the Kingdom’s commitment to delivering an exceptional experience for pilgrims. He visited the facilities of the national telecommunications and technology companies-stc, Mobily, Zain, and Tawal-and reviewed the

Makkah: Security patrols in Makkah have apprehended an Indonesian resident accused of committing fraud through social media advertisements for fake Hajj campaigns. The fraudulent ads falsely promised accommodation and transportation services for Hajj pilgrims within the holy sites. According to Saudi Press Agency, the resident has been arrested and legal

Mecca: The Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque launched a campaign today to distribute gifts to pilgrims, including copies of the Holy Quran, as well as translated versions and their respective interpretations, religious books, prayer rugs, umbrellas, Quran audio CDs, and digital programs featuring

Dubai: The Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA) was honored by Secretary-General of the Arab League Ahmed Aboul Gheit during the Seamless Middle East 2025 Digital Economy Conference and Exhibition, recently held in Dubai. This recognition acknowledges SDAIA’s contributions to developing Saudi Arabia’s data and AI sector and accelerating its

Riyadh: The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) has distributed 1,137 food baskets to displaced individuals in Sudan’s Blue Nile State. The assistance reached 5,621 people as part of the third phase of Sudan’s Food Security Support Project for 2025. According to Saudi Press Agency, this effort is