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Tourism ministry steps up inspections of Makkah, Madinah facilities
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al-Khateeb has issued instructions for an increase in inspections of tourist hospitality facilities, including hotels and serviced apartments, in Makkah and Madinah during the holy month of Ramadan.…
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Tabuk collector opens museum featuring Saudi heritage artifacts dating back several centuries
A resident of Saudi Arabia's northwestern Tabuk province has opened his museum to the public featuring his private collection of the Kingdom's heritage artifacts dating back several centuries, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The “Hasmaa…
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Grand Mosque in Makkah fitted with 25,000 new carpets for Ramadan
The Grand Mosque in Makkah has been fitted with 25,000 new carpets for Ramadan, the spokesman for the General Authority for Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques said on Monday.
As the holy month is a time of increased worship and…
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Saudi passport, railways ready for smooth Umrah in Ramadan
The General Directorate of Passports has announced its readiness to receive Umrah pilgrims arriving at the Kingdom’s border crossing points during Ramadan.
The directorate ensures a smooth and streamlined process for efficient arrival…
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Red Sea Global embarks on seagrass conservation efforts
In line with the global movement to protect seagrasses, Red Sea Global has recently launched the first ever seagrass transplantation initiative in the Red Sea, with a special program dedicated to rescuing and restoring seagrass meadows at…
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Islamic art: Riyadh library exhibition to showcase 350 rare Qur’an copies
The King Abdulaziz Public Library will host an exhibition of rare gilded and decorated Qur’ans on Thursday in celebration of the holy month of Ramadan.
The event will take place at the library’s King Abdulaziz Historical Center in the…
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Work begins on Al-Urubah Park in Riyadh
The Royal Commission for Riyadh City announced on Sunday that construction work had started on Al-Urubah Park, which will span 754,000 square meters.
The park’s location, at the intersection of Prince Turki bin Abdulaziz Road and…
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King Salman calls on international community to stop crimes against Palestinians
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman called on the international community to assume its responsibilities and stop brutal Israeli crimes against Palestinians on Sunday.
In a speech delivered on his behalf by the Minister of Media Salman Al-Dosari…
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Saudi climate envoy meets Mexican ambassador
Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs and Climate Envoy Adel Al-Jubeir on Sunday met with Ambassador of Mexico to the Kingdom Anibal Gomez Toledo in Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
During the meeting, the two sides…
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Saudi Arabia’s Project Masam celebrates International Women’s Day in Riyadh
In honor of International Women’s Day, Project Masam, a Saudi initiative aimed at clearing landmines in Yemen, hosted a dinner banquet last Friday, March 8, to commemorate the occasion in the capital city of Riyadh.
A group of ladies…
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