Kabaa’s Roof Cleaned (+Photos)
The roof of the Kaaba in Mecca was cleaned by a specialized team on Monday.
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Bangladeshi calligrapher of Kaaba Kiswa granted Saudi citizenship
Mukhtar Alam Sikder, a Bangladeshi expatriate and a calligrapher of the Holy Kaaba Kiswa, has been granted citizenship of Saudi Arabia under a royal decree.
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Indonesia-Saudi Arabia discussions on umrah regulation to commence
Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs Airlangga Hartarto confirmed to Indonesia having received a diplomatic note from the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia regarding discussions centering around holding umrah.
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World's largest mosque in Makkah could lead green charge under solar power plan
Greenpeace report says that installing solar panels at places of worship such as Masjid Al Haram could help protect planet
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Robots at Makkah’s Grand Mosque guide pilgrims with rituals
Smart technology, including a touchscreen robot, is being used to serve visitors to the Grand Mosque in Makkah, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
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Russian astronaut shares photos of Madinah from space
Russian cosmonaut, Anton Shkaplerov, shared the photos of Madinah al Munawwarah – the city of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) as seen from the space.
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Presidency offers several technologies to enhance services for visitors
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques offers several smart services and technologies for visitors of the Two Holy Mosques in a bid to develop the level of services it offers for visitors of the Grand Mosque.
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Overseas pilgrims can apply for Umrah, prayer, visit permits via Eatmarna, Tawakkalna apps
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah stressed that the service will be effective through Eatmarna and Tawakkalna just after registering on the Saudi "Quddum" platform.
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The Grand Mosque in Makkah is disinfected and sterilized ten times a day to keep pilgrims and worshippers safe
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Saudi Arabia hints at early resumption of Umrah flights from Pakistan
Saudi Arabia's ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Malki has hinted at an early resumption of Umrah flights from Pakistan.
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Shariah guidance service for visitors to Grand Mosque in seven languages
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, represented by the General Administration for Guidance Affairs, has launched a project for translating Shariah-related questions for Umrah performers and visitors to the Grand Mosque in seven foreign languages.
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Saudi government accelerated pilgrim mega-projects during pandemic: Makkah clock tower MD
The Saudi government took advantage of lower pilgrim numbers during the COVID-19 pandemic to accelerate the development of mega-projects, the managing director of an iconic hotel complex in Makkah said.
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