Haramain railway to operate before Ramadan, contractor to bear Jeddah station repairs
Minister of Transport Eng. Saleh Al-Jasser, announced on Saturday that the contractor will bear the costs of repairing Haramain High-Speed Railway station in Jeddah, after a fire broke out in the station in October 2019.
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A new museum dedicated to the life of the Prophet
On Feb. 2, the opening ceremony of the International Exhibition and Museum of the Life of the Prophet and Islamic Civilization took place.
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New carts to assist elderly Grand Mosque worshippers
Saudi authorities have launched new carts for carrying old pilgrims and worshippers inside the Grand Mosque in Mecca to facilitate their movement.
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500 artifacts from Prophet’s time showcased in Madinah exhibition
Prince Faisal Bin Salman, emir of Madinah region and chairman of the Madinah Region Development Authority, opened the International Exhibition and Museum on the Prophet’s Biography and Islamic Civilization here on Wednesday.
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'Saudi Arabia facilitated safe return of 700,000 Umrah pilgrims following COVID-19 outbreak'
Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Muhammad Saleh Benten said on Thursday that Saudi Arabia had facilitated the safe return of as many as 700,000 foreign Umrah pilgrims who were in Makkah and Madinah during the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic in early 2020.
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No COVID-19 cases reported among pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
Saudi authorities said on Wednesday that no COVID-19 cases have been recorded since the start of the pandemic among pilgrims and worshipers at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque.
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Saudi Arabia Seeks to Enrich Hajj, Umrah Experiences
Saudi officials are studying ways in which to enrich the experience of Hajj and Umrah pilgrims on their religious journey.
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8 million liters of Zamzam water distributed to Umrah pilgrims during pandemic
The Presidency distributed bottles of Zamzam water to permitted groups to perform Umrah and prayer at the Grand Holy Mosque.
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Grand Mosque in Makkah welcomed 7.5 million worshipers in four months
Almost 7.5 million people performed Umrah and prayed at the Grand Mosque in Makkah during the past four months.
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Saudi Arabia suspends entry for non-citizens from 20 countries over coronavirus fears
Saudi Arabia has suspended entry to the Kingdom for non-citizens, including diplomats, health practitioners, and their families, from 20 specific countries as it steps up efforts to combat the coronavirus pandemic.
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Saudi Arabia extends border closure, travel restrictions to May 17
Saudi Arabia has postponed the reopening of its sea, land, and airports and has extended the travel ban for its citizens to May 17 instead of March 31.
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Grand Mosque Mediation and Moderation Academy inaugurated
The Grand Mosque’s Mediation and Moderation Academy was inaugurated on Wednesday. The academy seeks to reject and fight extremist and extraneous thoughts that have nothing to do with Islam, promote mediation and moderation in all aspects of life, and ensure proper behavior based on the Qur’an and the Sunnah, the traditions and practices
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