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Haramain Train operates 56 weekly trips during Ramadan

Harbe said the train is scheduled to transport about 90,000 passengers according to the previously announced plans.

Grand Mosque has 10,000 new containers for Zamzam

A number of the presidency staff are also serving Zamzam water in the mataf area, walkways and other prayer places.

Pilgrims with special needs treated to a memorable Umrah

JEDDAH: Several Muslims with special needs have benefited from a special Umrah pilgrimage organized by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for the holy month of Ramadan. According to statement from the ministry, the Umrah trip was held on the 17th day of Ramadan (May 22) under the “Sadiq Almutamir” (Friend of the Pilgrim) initiative in partnership with the Sawt Al-Asm

Saudi Ministry: Improved pilgrim services have had positive impact

MAKKAH: Bassam Ghulman, deputy minister for transportation affairs at the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, said that the Cabinet’s decision to improve pilgrims’ services has created a positive impact, and served as a starting point for promoting the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.

Traffic rerouted for Makkah summits

King Salman has called emergency summits of Gulf and Arab leaders in Makkah on Ramadan 25 (May 30) to discuss ways to enhance regional security and stability in the wake of the attacks on commercial vessels in UAE territorial waters and on two Saudi pumping stations by Iranian-backed terrorist Houthi militias.