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Gulf Passport officers welcome pilgrims at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. (SPA)

AI-Powered Devices Help Streamline Arrival of Hajj Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports has ramped up technical and staffing readiness at all border crossings to accommodate the influx of Hajj…

Saeed al-Abyad (Jeddah)
Gulf Jassim Al-Budaiwi speaks during the ministerial meetings in Makkah on Thursday (GCC)

Gulf Countries Support Outcomes of Palestine Summit in Cairo

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) reaffirmed its support for the outcomes of the extraordinary Arab “Palestine Summit” held in Egypt, which endorsed a plan…

Saeed al-Abyad (Makkah)
Culture  People engage in activities during Ramadan celebrations in Makkah. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Makkah’s Neighborhoods Enliven Ramadan Nights with Games, Humanitarian Initiatives

Year after year, young residents of Makkah’s neighborhoods—particularly those surrounding the Grand Mosque—gain experience in organizing Ramadan celebrations,…

Saeed al-Abyad (Jeddah)
Gulf Ahead of the expected surge in pilgrim numbers, Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud approved the 1446 H (2025) Umrah security plan. SPA

Makkah Prepares to Welcome Over 2 Million Umrah Pilgrims in Ramadan

Saudi authorities are preparing to welcome worshippers from around the world as they arrive in Makkah for Umrah during the holy month of Ramadan. Pilgrims are…

Saeed al-Abyad (Jeddah)
Business Vice Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Industrial Affairs Eng. Khalil bin Salamah tours the Saudi Aerospace Connect Forum in Jeddah. (SPA)

Vice Minister of Industry to Asharq Al-Awsat: Saudi Arabia to Gain 300 Auto Supply Plants

Saudi Arabia’s growing automotive industry is set to attract up to 300 new factories supplying vehicle components, as major carmakers, including Ceer, Lucid,…

Saeed al-Abyad (Jeddah)
Business Deputy Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources for Industrial Affairs Eng. Khalil bin Salamah visits the forum in Jeddah. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Launches First Aircraft Maintenance City in Jeddah

Saudi Arabia inaugurated on Monday its first industrial city dedicated to aircraft manufacturing and maintenance in Jeddah, marking a significant step in the…

Saeed al-Abyad (Jeddah)
Business The Agricultural Development Fund of Saudi Arabia supports all investment opportunities that comply with its regulations. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia to Increase Agricultural Funding to $2 Bn in 2025

Spokesperson of the Agricultural Development Fund of Saudi Arabia Habib bin Abdullah Al-Shammari expects loan approvals to reach SAR 7.4 billion ($2 billion)…

Saeed al-Abyad (Jeddah)
Business Prince Saud and the Minister of Industry during the Authority's ceremony. (Makkah Region)

Saudi Minister of Industry: Geological Survey Authority to Play Key Role in Mining Over Next 25 Years

Saudi Arabia’s Geological Survey Authority plays a vital role in uncovering the earth’s reserves of metals such as gold, zinc, and copper. According to Saudi…

Saeed al-Abyad (Jeddah)