Saudi Arabia suspends entry for non-citizens from 20 countries over coronavirus fears
2 February 2021

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
29 January 2021

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
28 January 2021

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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Hajj: Kwara pilgrims board launches Hajj savings scheme
27 January 2021

Hajj: Kwara pilgrims board launches Hajj savings scheme

The Kwara Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has launched a Hajj Savings Scheme to allow the less privileged and low income earners perform the annual Holy Pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia with ease.

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Authorities carry out regular maintenance of Holy Kaaba's Kiswa
27 January 2021

Authorities carry out regular maintenance of Holy Kaaba's Kiswa

The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has supervised the maintenance of Holy Kaaba's Kiswa (cover).

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Specialized Saudi team cleanses roof of Holy Kaaba in 40 minutes
26 January 2021

Specialized Saudi team cleanses roof of Holy Kaaba in 40 minutes

A specialized technical team deployed by the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has completed the cleaning work of the Holy Kaaba.

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Al-Sudais unveils plan to plant trees in Grand Mosque courtyards
26 January 2021

Al-Sudais unveils plan to plant trees in Grand Mosque courtyards

Sheikh Al-Sudais emphasized the need to conform to sustainable development plans and strategies in order to mitigate the effects of climate change.

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Parliament initially approves draft law for Umrah portal
26 January 2021

Parliament initially approves draft law for Umrah portal

The House of Representatives’ tourism and civil aviation committee, headed by MP Nora Ali, approved the draft law submitted by the government regarding the establishment of an Egyptian portal for Umrah (minor Islamic pilgrimage).

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Full moon to align directly above Kaaba in Mecca on Jan. 28
25 January 2021

Full moon to align directly above Kaaba in Mecca on Jan. 28

The full moon will align directly above the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest site, in Saudi Arabia’s Mecca on Thursday, January 28, according to astronomers.The rare

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New rules for Muslim pilgrims and Umrah travel
25 January 2021

New rules for Muslim pilgrims and Umrah travel

New rules for Muslim pilgrims have been issued. The new rules allow only those aged between 18 and 50 to perform Hajj, the greater Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca and one of the five pillars of Islam, and umrah, the lesser Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca that can be taken at any time.

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KAUST partners with Makkah Cultural Forum, Ministry of Hajj and Umrah & DARP on crowdsourcing initiatives
25 January 2021

KAUST partners with Makkah Cultural Forum, Ministry of Hajj and Umrah & DARP on crowdsourcing initiatives

In line with Saudi Arabia's national priorities and Vision 2030, the recently launched inaugural edition of the KAUST Challenge focuses on improving the Hajj and Umrah experience for pilgrims from all over the world and on advancing efforts to make Makkah a smart city.

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Ancient Madinah artifacts exhibit to shed new light on Saudi history
24 January 2021

Ancient Madinah artifacts exhibit to shed new light on Saudi history

An exhibit showcasing rare manuscripts of the Prophet’s Mosque has revealed the rich history of the city and the work of scholars that once called the holy city their home.

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