Kaaba Receives New Kiswa to Mark Start of 1448 AH
The Holy Kaaba was draped in a new kiswa on June 16 to mark the Hijri year 1448 AH, the work of about 150 craftsmen over 11 months using 47 pieces of black silk and gold-plated silver thread.
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Prophet's Mosque Rolls Out Smart Maps and AI Network for Pilgrims
Authorities in Madinah have expanded digital services at the Prophet's Mosque, adding real-time prayer-area monitoring, smart indoor maps and live sermon translation, while telecom operator stc lifted network capacity by 18 percent for the peak season.
Royal Commission Closes Hajj 1447 With 93 Percent Satisfaction
The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites closed the 1447 Hajj with 93.1 percent pilgrim satisfaction, over 2.5 million transport movements, a 400-bed Mina hospital, and a record 1.2 million Adahi contracts.
Royal Commission Awards Six Makkah Districts Worth SAR 13.3 Billion
The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites has awarded six development sites worth an estimated SAR 13.3 billion, including two major Hindawiyah projects near the Grand Mosque.
Prophet's Mosque Library Opens Rare Manuscripts to Pilgrims
The Prophet's Mosque Library in Madinah has opened to post-Hajj pilgrims, offering access to around 4,000 original manuscripts, 250 rare handwritten Qur'ans and extensive digitized collections.
Rare 1707 Gold Kaaba Gate Plaque Goes on Display in Makkah Exhibition
A gold plaque from 1707 that once adorned the Kaaba's gate is on display at the Exhibition of the Two Holy Mosques Architecture in Makkah, part of a collection tracing centuries of care for the holy sites.
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Over 1.5m fill Makkah’s tent city - The Daily Star
Over 1.5m fill Makkah’s tent city The Daily Star
Eid Al Adha 2026 in Makkah: Celebrations, Prayer Times, and What to Know - Wego Travel Blog
Eid Al Adha 2026 in Makkah: Celebrations, Prayer Times, and What to Know Wego Travel Blog
Community partnership between Cenomi Centers and the Makkah Municipality to support pilgrims and local community programs - ZAWYA
Community partnership between Cenomi Centers and the Makkah Municipality to support pilgrims and local community programs ZAWYA
Almosafer and Accor Forge Strategic Partnership to Streamline Pilgrim Bookings in Makkah: New Update - Travel And Tour World
Almosafer and Accor Forge Strategic Partnership to Streamline Pilgrim Bookings in Makkah: New Update Travel And Tour World
All Kuwaiti pilgrims reach Makkah - Kuwait Times
All Kuwaiti pilgrims reach Makkah Kuwait Times
12 Turkish and Yemeni nationals arrested for entering Makkah illegally - Saudi Gazette
12 Turkish and Yemeni nationals arrested for entering Makkah illegally Saudi Gazette