Makkah Deploys AI Robots at 46th Quran Competition
Ministry of Islamic Affairs uses robots and AI to guide visitors in over 90 languages at Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque).
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Indonesia Launches Sharia-Compliant Gold ETF
New Islamic finance product lets investors trade gold on the Indonesia Stock Exchange without holding physical bullion.
Pakistan Sets Hajj 2027 Costs at Rs. 1.2–1.3 Million
Long and short Hajj packages carry different prices as Pakistan shifts the entire Hajj process onto the Pak Hajj app.
UAE Announces Holiday for 12 Rabi’ al-Awwal
The UAE has declared Friday, August 28, 2026, a paid public holiday for federal and private sector employees to mark 12 Rabi’ al-Awwal (1448 AH).
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye Sign Joint Defence Agreement Near Masjid al-Haram
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye signed the Makkah Joint Defence Agreement, expanding military cooperation and declaring an attack on one as an attack on all.
Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif Enters the Holy Kaaba
PM Shehbaz Sharif and Pakistani delegation performed Umrah and entered the Holy Kaaba in Makkah on Friday.
Saudi Hajj Hotline Handles 134,000 Calls Since June in 11 Languages
The Care Center for Guests of the Most Merciful, reachable through the unified number 1966, continues to answer pilgrim calls around the clock in more than 11 languages.
Australia’s Halal Pharmaceutical and Cosmetics Industries Outpace Global Growth, New Report Finds
Australia’s halal pharmaceutical and cosmetics sectors are growing nearly twice as fast as the global average.
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Launches Contest for Best Pilgrim Umbrella
Ministry invites designers to create lightweight, sun-safe umbrellas for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims.
Hajj 2027: Saudi Ministry Approves Hajj 1447 Service Provider Rankings
Evaluation covers three categories of companies serving pilgrims from abroad during Hajj 2026.
One Ayah at a Time: How Munabook Turns Quran Study Into a Daily Habit
Learn Qur’an one ayah at a time with Munabook’s daily lessons, AI recitation feedback, and tajweed practice.
Makkah Ranks 5th, Madinah 7th Most Visited Cities in World in 2025
Saudi Arabia welcomed 19.5 million pilgrims from abroad in 2025 as satisfaction scores passed Vision 2030 targets.
Sheikh Ahmad Hudhaify Appointed Assistant at Masjid an-Nabawi
New role aims to strengthen religious services and administration at Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet’s Mosque).
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Launches New Digital Integrations Portal
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah introduces single platform to link with government and private partners.
Makkah Commission Tracked Hajj 2026 With 9M Traffic Images
Royal Commission for Makkah City and the Holy Sites used geospatial data and digital maps to manage roads, services and pilgrim movement throughout Hajj 1447.