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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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.
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.
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.
Masjid an-Nabawi Produces 5 New Quran Memorizers Every Day
Prince Salman bin Sultan visited teaching programs reaching 80,000 students daily in 170 nationalities.
New Muslim Digital Card Launched in Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Islamic Affairs introduces fully digital card for new Muslims, linked to Tawakkalna app.
Masjid an-Nabawi Quran Teacher Sheikh Hassouna Dies
Prominent reciter taught at Masjid an-Nabawi, funeral prayer offered at the Prophet’s Mosque.
Mobile Religious Services Center Launched at Masjid an-Nabawi
New unit brings on-the-spot guidance, Q&A and multilingual materials to worshippers at Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet’s Mosque).
Masjid al Haram and Nabawi Institutes Open 1448 AH Admissions
Registration for intermediate, secondary and bachelor’s programs runs until 20 Safar 1448 AH (August 3, 2026).
Saudi Arabia Launches One-Year Multiple-Entry Umrah Visa
New visa lets pilgrims enter Saudi Arabia repeatedly over 365 days, with up to 90 days total stay.