Advanced railways keep Hajj pilgrims on track
RIYADH: The Al-Mashaaer Al-Mugaddassah Metro Project (MMMP), a shuttle train service that operates during the Hajj season in Makkah, introduced a new means of transport for pilgrims, easing traffic bottlenecks by reducing congestion. The project includes nine overground stations, each with a 300-meter-long platform that can be accessed via specific routes to the waiting areas
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World class ICT services ready for Haj, says official
This year the total network capacity was expanded by 10 percent, provided by more than 13,000 cell towers, with 37 sites supporting 5G technologies in the Two Holy Mosques and in other holy sites.
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Serving pilgrims is an honor, say Saudi female nurses
Nursing specialist Hanan Ali, who is participating for the first time in the Haj mission, expressed happiness to take part in serving the pilgrims. She said that she joined work at the King Abdulaziz Hospital and Oncology Center in Jeddah two years ago. Her aim is to gain experience and have the honor to serve the pilgrims.
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Haj symposium's stress on coexistence and tolerance
Opening the two-day gathering, Minister of Haj and Umrah Dr. Mohammed Saleh Bentin welcoming the participants, who include Islamic thinkers and scholars from the Kingdom and across the Islamic world. He said that the title of this year’s event, “Islam: Coexistence and Tolerance,” reflects the desire of the government of King Salman and Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman to promote a message of peace and harmony.
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Hajj symposium guests treated to tour of holy cities
MAKKAH: Guests of a major annual Hajj symposium were taken on a tour of historical sites, monuments and museums in Makkah and Madinah. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launched the cultural program in sync with the Hajj Grand Symposium as part of the event aimed at enriching scientific dialogue. Visitors were taken on a journey of faith through the universe as they were shown
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Over 300 Liberian Muslims in Mecca for hajj
Over 300 Muslims from across Liberia on Saturday landed in the Islamic holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia for the annual pilgrimage.
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Saudi forum reveals smart technologies used to enhance pilgrims’ Hajj experience
MAKKAH: Smart technologies being used and developed in the Kingdom to improve services for Hajj pilgrims were revealed at a forum held in the holy city of Makkah. Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdul Aziz bin Saud bin Naif inaugurated the “Advanced Technology Utilization on Hajj – Smart Hajj” gathering on Sunday at Umm Al-Qura University’s King Abdul Aziz Historical Hall.
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Hajj symposium calls for coexistence and tolerance
MAKKAH: The 44th annual Hajj Grand Symposium began on Monday in Makkah, with peaceful coexistence as its main theme.
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New Zealand’s most senior Muslim police officer thanks King Salman for making Hajj dream come true
JEDDAH: Just over four months ago, police superintendent Naila Hassan was giving an emotional speech at a vigil in New Zealand for the 51 people murdered in the Christchurch mosque terrorist attack. Now Hassan, New Zealand’s most senior Muslim police officer, is in Makkah to take part in the Hajj pilgrimage — and her dream has come true. “As a Muslim, you just dream about
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329,000 people stopped from entering Makkah for lack of Hajj permit
JEDDAH: Makkah Gov. Prince Khalid Al-Faisal on Sunday said more than 329,000 people had been stopped from entering the holy city since the start of the Hajj season for lack of Hajj permit. More than 144,000 vehicles without permits had also been disallowed from entering the city, 15 drivers had been arrested for illegally transporting pilgrims, and 181 bogus Hajj offices had
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Saudi Civil Defense steps up safety plan for Hajj
MAKKAH: Teams involved in the implementation of the medical evacuation plan and addressing emergencies involving hazardous materials during the Hajj season held a meeting on Saturday to coordinate their work to maintain pilgrim safety.
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Saudi Arabia puts in place new measurement tools for Hajj quality control
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's National Center for Performance Measurement (ADAA) has announced the launch of measurement operations for this year’s Hajj season. The center will target 50 services provided by 16 government agencies to pilgrims from Saudi Arabia and around the Islamic world in Makkah, Madinah, Jeddah and Taif.
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