Saudi winner of 1 mln riyals hajj crowd management prize plugs gap in use of big data and AI
Millions perform the fifth pillar of Islam every year. A new solution may be what's needed to improve crowd management and keep pilgrims safe.
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’ Meet the female Saudi officers guarding the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah
Few media images have captured the impressive strides Saudi Arabia has made toward the empowerment of women and gender equality since 2016 like the recent photos of a smartly uniformed female security officer guiding Umrah pilgrims in Makkah during Ramadan.
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120,000 lighting units illuminate Grand Mosque
A total of 120,000 lighting units illuminate the Grand Mosque, its courtyards, roof, and minarets, forming a unique lighting pattern that resembles a necklace. The lighting units of outstanding sizes and shapes have been custom-manufactured for the Grand Mosque, reflecting the interest of the authorities to develop and improve facilities at the Two Holy Mosques.
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Children are not allowed to accompany parents during Umrah
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah reiterated that parents are prohibited from bringing along their children for Umrah or prayers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah during the holy month of Ramadan.
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Electronic applications, services used to ensure security and safety of Two Holy Mosques visitors
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has promoted the use of technology in many of its dealings during the Holy month of Ramadan in order to raise the level of health security and facilitate the arrival of Umrah performers and worshipers to the Two Holy Mosques
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1.5 million Umrah pilgrims, worshippers visit Grand Mosque during first 10 days of Ramadan
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques managed the entry and exit of nearly 1,500,000 worshipers and Umrah performers at the Grand Mosque since the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan until the 10th day.
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How to perform Umrah this Ramadan
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced guidelines for issuing Umrah and prayer permits for the month of Ramadan.
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King Fahd expansion prayer areas and roof of Grand Mosque reopens
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has reopened the first floor of the King Fahd expansion and the roof of the Grand Mosque for male and female worshipers holding prayer electronic permits through the Tawakkalna app.
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Saudi travel ban to remain on 20 countries when flights resume May 17
JEDDAH: The resumption of international flights at 1 a.m. on May 17 will exclude the 20 countries where the ban on flights continues as part of preventive measures to curb the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), said Saudia airline. The banned countries, named by the Ministry of Interior, are: Argentina, the UAE, Germany, the US, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Pakistan,
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99 women security personnel deployed at Prophet’s Mosque serving worshipers during Ramadan
99 women security personnel deployed at Prophet’s Mosque serving worshipers during Ramadan
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Tourism Development Fund to co-finance SR1.3bn project in Madinah
Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Development Fund (TDF) in cooperation with Riyad Bank will finance an SR1.3 billion ($346.7 million) project in Madinah aimed at capitalizing on the tourism potential of the holy city.
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750 employees for grouping Umrah pilgrims in the Grand Mosque
The General Administration for Crowd Control and Grouping at the Grand Mosque has tasked 750 employees to facilitate Umrah pilgrims carrying out their rites with ease and peace of mind.
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