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Farasan Islands set to find a place on UNESCO’s MAB List
Farasan, an archipelago comprising more than 200 islands, is located in the Red Sea; some 40 km offshore from the southern region…
Saudi Arabia provides Hajj pilgrims with ‘smart’ cards for their safety and…
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has issued wearable “smart” cards to pilgrims in its bid to provide qualitative…
King Salman lauds role of citizens, residents in combating coronavirus
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman said that the coronavirus pandemic has clearly demonstrated that citizens and…
2,050 people held for trying to enter holy sites illegally
Saudi authorities arrestred total of 2,050 people while attempting to infiltrate into Makkah and the holy sites without…
Arab, Muslims leaders congratulate King Salman on exceptional Hajj services
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman received on Friday a number phone calls from leaders of Arab and Muslim countries.…
Saudi rulers have always given utmost attention to holy sites
Since King Abdulaziz Al-Saud established the modern Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in 1932; the country's dedication to Islam goes back…
Grand Hajj symposium to be held virtually for the first time
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Saudi Arabia will organize the “45th Annual Grand Hajj Symposium”; which will take place on…
University of Jeddah to teach the Chinese language
The University of Jeddah will begin teaching the Chinese language starting from new academic year; becoming the first academic…
Bill Gates denies conspiracy theories he created virus outbreak
Billionaire philanthropist Bill Gates on Thursday pushed back against some of the conspiracy theories spreading online accusing…
KAPSARC expects carbon emissions to decline by 4% in 2020
The study and analysis of the impacts of the restrictions imposed by COVID-19 on the energy system locally and globally is…
