Kiswah Of Kaaba Replaced On New Hijri Year In Spiritual Ceremony
The annual ceremony to replace the Kiswah of Kaaba was held at Masjid Al Haram in Makkah at the start of the new Hijri year. Officials from the…
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Saudi Arabia restricts Hajj access to permit holders, bans visit visas
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has barred all visit visa holders from performing Hajj, announcing that only individuals with official permits will be allowed to enter…
‘King Salman Gate’ Project Announced in Makkah
MAKKAH — His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, officially announced the launch of the…
New Umrah Rules Require Pre-Booking of Hotels and Transport for UAE Pilgrims
Saudi Arabia has introduced new Umrah rules for 2025, requiring pilgrims from the UAE to pre-book hotels and transport before applying for visas. The…
No Cash, No Problem: Visitor ID Now Opens Saudi Bank Accounts
Saudi Arabia has officially approved Visitor ID access for bank account opening, marking a major regulatory breakthrough under its Vision 2030 transformation agenda. The…