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‘Smart Haram’ Project to Pave Way for Comprehensive Digital Transformation

The Minister of Hajj and Umrah during the opening session of Hajj Expo 2023 (Saudi Ministry of Hajj)
The Minister of Hajj and Umrah during the opening session of Hajj Expo 2023 (Saudi Ministry of Hajj)
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‘Smart Haram’ Project to Pave Way for Comprehensive Digital Transformation

The Minister of Hajj and Umrah during the opening session of Hajj Expo 2023 (Saudi Ministry of Hajj)
The Minister of Hajj and Umrah during the opening session of Hajj Expo 2023 (Saudi Ministry of Hajj)

The opening session of the second edition of the Hajj and Umrah Services Conference and Exhibition, launched on Tuesday in Jeddah, shed light on the efforts of the Kingdom and its wise leadership in serving pilgrims.

Participants at the session discussed the role of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 in developing the Hajj and Umrah sector. The Vision’s goals include striving to achieve the highest levels of quality and excellence in the services provided to pilgrims.

During the opening speech of the conference, Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah stressed that serving pilgrims from all countries is a top priority, an authentic historical commitment, and a great honor that the Kingdom’s government is proud of so that the pilgrims can perform their rituals with peace and ease within a rich digitized faith journey.

The minister affirmed that the Kingdom seeks serving pilgrims with ease. He said that facilities are provided to pilgrims from the moment they apply for their visa to visit Saudi Arabia.

Al-Rabiah also confirmed that his ministry is working to audit the quality of the services provided and the projects overseen by the state-owned (Kidana) company. This comes to improve services provided in the pilgrimage sites.

For his part, Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar Alkhorayef said the launch of the two identities “Made in Makkah” and “Made in Madinah” will contribute to enriching the religious experience of visitors to Makkah and Madinah, and enhance the entry of national products into global markets.

General President of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque Sheikh Abdulrahman Al Sudais revealed that there is an ongoing plan, in cooperation with the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, to launch the “Smart Haram” project.

The project aims to harness technology and expand e-applications and e-platforms to achieve a comprehensive digital transformation for the pilgrims’ experience.

Al Sudais indicated that studies, research, plans, and meetings are ongoing to draw up a future plan for the “Smart Haram” project.

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UN Human Rights Chief ‘Appalled’ by Attacks on Airports Saudi Arabia

General view of the highway leading to the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 12, 2026. (Reuters)
General view of the highway leading to the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 12, 2026. (Reuters)
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UN Human Rights Chief ‘Appalled’ by Attacks on Airports Saudi Arabia

General view of the highway leading to the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 12, 2026. (Reuters)
General view of the highway leading to the King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 12, 2026. (Reuters)

United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk condemned on Monday the repeated attacks carried out by the Houthis on airports in Saudi Arabia.

“I am appalled by the repeated attacks over the past few days by the Houthis on airports in Saudi Arabia, which have killed and injured dozens of Saudis and foreign nationals, notably the horrific attack on Riyadh’s main airport,” he said in a statement.

“Attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure are prohibited under international humanitarian law. These attacks and other alleged violations by all parties to this conflict must be investigated, and those found responsible held to account,” he added.

“The disastrous toll of this conflict on civilians, both in Yemen and in Saudi Arabia, is a reminder to all parties that continued fighting will only unleash further misery with no end in sight,” he warned.

“In addition to the duty to respect the principles of distinction and proportionality, all parties have the obligation, under international humanitarian law, to take constant care to spare civilians. I urge them to de-escalate and avert further catastrophe,” he stressed.

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Saudi Grand Mufti: Houthi Militia's Targeting of Holy Sites Is a Grave Crime with Dire Consequences

Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia, Chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars, and President of the General Presidency of Scholarly Research and Ifta Sheikh Dr. Saleh bin Fawzan Al-Fawzan. (SPA)
Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia, Chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars, and President of the General Presidency of Scholarly Research and Ifta Sheikh Dr. Saleh bin Fawzan Al-Fawzan. (SPA)
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Saudi Grand Mufti: Houthi Militia's Targeting of Holy Sites Is a Grave Crime with Dire Consequences

Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia, Chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars, and President of the General Presidency of Scholarly Research and Ifta Sheikh Dr. Saleh bin Fawzan Al-Fawzan. (SPA)
Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia, Chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars, and President of the General Presidency of Scholarly Research and Ifta Sheikh Dr. Saleh bin Fawzan Al-Fawzan. (SPA)

Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia, Chairman of the Council of Senior Scholars, and President of the General Presidency of Scholarly Research and Ifta Sheikh Dr. Saleh bin Fawzan Al-Fawzan condemned on Monday the terrorist Houthi militia’s attacks against holy sites in the Kingdom.

In remarks carried by the Saudi Press Agency, he stressed: “The terrorist Houthi militia's targeting of civilian facilities and the killing of innocent people, including worshippers heading to the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, is among the gravest of crimes for which Allah Almighty has threatened painful punishment.”

“Throughout history, no one has followed the path of this criminal gang in targeting holy sites and those heading to the Sacred House of Allah without facing destruction and dire consequences,” he added.

“We ask Allah Almighty to put an end to these criminals and protect our country and Muslim countries,” he said.

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Fourth Group of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Umrah and Visit Program Performs Umrah

The fourth group comprises 250 pilgrims from 21 countries across Asia, Europe, and Oceania. (SPA)
The fourth group comprises 250 pilgrims from 21 countries across Asia, Europe, and Oceania. (SPA)
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Fourth Group of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Umrah and Visit Program Performs Umrah

The fourth group comprises 250 pilgrims from 21 countries across Asia, Europe, and Oceania. (SPA)
The fourth group comprises 250 pilgrims from 21 countries across Asia, Europe, and Oceania. (SPA)

Guests from the fourth group of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Umrah and Visit Program, implemented and supervised by the Saudi Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, performed Umrah at the Grand Mosque after arriving in Makkah from Madinah, where they visited the Prophet's Mosque and several Islamic and historical sites.

The ministry provided comprehensive services, including reception, accommodation, and transportation, to facilitate the guests' performance of Umrah rituals, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Monday.

The guests praised the warm hospitality and well-organized services, expressing their gratitude to the Saudi leadership for its care for Islam and Muslims and its efforts to facilitate Hajj and Umrah.

Their program in Makkah includes scientific and cultural meetings and visits to the King Abdulaziz Complex for the Holy Kaaba Kiswa and the Revelation Exhibition.

The fourth group comprises 250 pilgrims from 21 countries across Asia, Europe, and Oceania.