1,500 Saudi Flights Cancelled After Airport Attacks
Flights at Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam airports were cancelled in large numbers on Sunday and Monday after attacks attributed to Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
Visit to Riyad al-Jannah Allowed Only Once Every Year
The Ministry of Hajj says a new Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifa permit can only be issued after 365 days, through the Nusuk app.
Bangladeshi Umrah Pilgrim Killed in Riyadh Airport Attack
Bangladeshi madrasa teacher from Cumilla was on his way to Umrah when the Houthi attack hit Riyadh airport.
Saudi Arabia Suspends 4 Umrah Companies, 4 Agents Over Housing
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah referred them to a complaints committee for housing pilgrims in unlicensed facilities.
Hajj 2027: Saudi Hajj Ministry Meets Offices in 78 Countries for Hajj
Meetings with pilgrim affairs offices covered housing, transport, catering and contracts ahead of Hajj 1448.
Masjid an-Nabawi Gets New Shoe Rack System With Letters and Colours
Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet’s Mosque) in Madinah has a new shoe rack system. Racks now have a letter prefix, like C-031, and coloured numbers instead of black ones.
Madinah Bus Introduces New Routes and Lower Airport Fare
Madinah Bus introduces new routes, a direct Haramain train-to-Masjid an-Nabawi service, and a reduced airport fare of SAR 3.45.
inDrive Launches Ride-Hailing Services in Makkah
inDrive has launched its ride-hailing services in Makkah, expanding its transportation services for residents and visitors in Saudi Arabia.
Upcoming Projects in Madinah and Makkah
Hotels, an entertainment park, a wellness resort and new districts are planned near the two holy mosques.
Dr. Fareed Al-Ghamdi Appointed Deputy Head at Masjid al-Haram
Sheikh Al-Sudais has appointed Prof. Dr. Fareed bin Ali Al-Ghamdi as deputy president for religious affairs at the mosque and supervisor of business development.
Microphones Used at Masjid an-Nabawi in 2026/2027
Earthworks Audio FlexMic Gen 2 microphones are used in the professional audio setup at Masjid an-Nabawi in Madinah in 2026/2027.
Abdullah from Thailand Helped Build Kaaba Door in 1979
Thai translator Abdullah led six craftsmen on the Kaaba door and is now visiting Saudi Arabia as a royal guest.
Madinah Conference 2026: 30+ Muftis, 54 Speakers Attend
Islamic University hosts a two-day event on Saudi efforts against intellectual deviations, with a Ministry exhibit.
Masjid al-Haram Imam Sheikh Yasir al-Dawsari to Visit Maldives
Sheikh Yasser Al-Dawsary’s trip will be the first by a Masjid al-Haram Imam to the Maldives in 43 years.
Another Aerial Threat Alert Issued in Makkah Al Mukarramah
Residents were told to shelter in place at 1:25 PM. Civil Defense said the danger had passed at 1:36 PM.