Heroic intervention by security guard saves life at Grand Mosque in Makkah
Makkah, December 26, 2025 (Agencies) – A swift and courageous intervention by a security guard at the Grand Mosque in Makkah saved the life of a man who attempted suicide…
Firefighting and rescue drone to be used during Hajj for first time
RIYADH (Agencies): A firefighting drone called “Falcon” will be deployed during this year’s Hajj for the first time, the General Directorate of Saudi Civil Defense announced on Sunday. The drone,…
Saudi Arabia Employs AI to Enhance Hajj Pilgrimage Experience
Riyadh (Agencies): Saudi Arabia is leveraging artificial intelligence and smart technologies to provide seamless services for nearly two million Muslim pilgrims during this year’s Hajj pilgrimage. Authorities have introduced AI-driven…
2nd ‘Building Bridges Between Islamic Schools of Thought’ Conference Concludes in Makkah
Makkah (Agencies) – The second international conference on “Building Bridges Between Islamic Schools of Thought” concluded in Makkah early on Saturday. Participants from more than 90 countries adopted the “Encyclopedia…
Foreigners Can Now Invest in Makkah and Madinah Property via Listed Companies
RIYADH (Agencies): The Saudi Capital Market Authority (CMA) has announced that foreigners can now invest in Saudi-listed companies owning real estate in Makkah and Madinah. This landmark decision, effective immediately,…
Saudi Arabia to Trial Flying Taxis and Drones in Upcoming Hajj Season
Riyadh (Agencies): Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Transport and Logistics, Saleh Al-Jasser, has announced plans to test flying taxis and drones during this year’s Hajj season. Al-Jasser highlighted that these represent…
Saudi Arabia Implements New Regulations to Curb Illegal Hajj Practices
RIYAD (Agencies): Saudi authorities announced the implementation of new measures aimed at reducing the number of individuals performing Hajj illegally, without a permit or registration. The Kingdom’s General Directorate of…
Saudi Arabia Allows Marriage Contracts at Two Holy Mosques
RIYADH (Agencies): The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia has announced that nikah, or marriage contracts, can now be conducted at the two holiest sites in Islam –…