Egyptian Pilgrim Passes Away Shortly After Arrival in Mecca for Hajj Rituals In a tragic incident, an Egyptian pilgrim named Gamal Amara passed away today, Wednesday, shortly after his arrival in the Kingdom to perform the Hajj rituals in Mecca. The news of his untimely demise has left the pilgrimage community in shock and sorrow. … Read more
The Education of Makkah Al-Mukarramah Region issued a decision that today, Thursday, will be the last working day for teachers of Makkah Al-Mukarramah schools during the current academic year 1444 AH, provided that the school has completed all the work related to the final exams for the third semester. It is noteworthy that the Ministry … Read more
Jafar Al-Jaroudi, a well-known Saudi tea maker, has taken on a new role as a movie star after being discovered while serving his drinks at the Saudi Film Festival. Al-Jaroudi grew up in a farming community in Jaroudiya village, in the Eastern Province’s Qatif governorate. He first discovered his talent for tea-making during a trip … Read more
Kahlil Gibran’s book, “Secrets of the Heart,” first published in 1947 and after his death, is a collection of writing focused on love and friendship. Through the eyes of an unnamed woman trapped in a marriage to a wealthy nobleman, Gibran explores the many forms of love, the nature of true friendship, and the mysteries … Read more
Al-Marsad Newspaper: The Ministry of Commerce published a video clip, documenting the raid on a farm in the Makkah Al-Mukarramah region, which a number of people exploit, to manufacture adulterated or expired products and repackage them. The Ministry of Commerce teams found in the farm, the remains of wood from which they make incense, expired … Read more
Al-Marsad Newspaper: Today, the Ministry of Interior issued a statement regarding the implementation of the death penalty for one of the offenders in the Makkah Al-Mukarramah region, as follows: God Almighty said, “The recompense of those who wage war against God and His Messenger, and strive to spread corruption in the land, is only that … Read more
Jakarta – Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pakistan said 8 people died in a hotel fire in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, six others were reported injured. “We have reports of 8 deaths and 6 Pakistanis injured in the incident. Our mission in Jeddah is in touch with local authorities to provide assistance to the victims and … Read more
Jeddah: Ahead of Hajj, entry restrictions for foreigners into Makkah came into effect from today. Those with Hajj and Umrah permits and Iqamas issued from Makkah are exempted from entering Makkah. Institutional employees working in Makkah, domestic workers, foreign relatives of natives and those with Hajj season work visas will also be allowed to enter … Read more
Al-Marsad newspaper: A picture circulated documented the Al-Kidwa neighborhood in the central region of Makkah, after the removal of random buildings. The picture showed that large areas of land were empty, after the removal of a large number of random buildings, and some residential buildings remained. It is noteworthy that the Slums Committee announced the … Read more
Raja Salameh, brother of Lebanon’s central bank governor, has been summoned by a team of European judges who are investigating financial crimes and money laundering involving over $330 million. French judge Aude Buresi led the delegation, which questioned Salameh in Beirut as part of inquiries into financial transfers outside Lebanon and transactions conducted by Forry … Read more