Over 2.2 Million Zamzam Water Bottles Will Be Distributed during Hajj

Muslims perform Friday prayers at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah. (SPA)
Muslims perform Friday prayers at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah. (SPA)
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Over 2.2 Million Zamzam Water Bottles Will Be Distributed during Hajj

Muslims perform Friday prayers at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah. (SPA)
Muslims perform Friday prayers at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah. (SPA)

The King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz’s Zamzam Project is ready to prepare more than 2.2 million Zamzam water bottles during this year's Hajj season to meet increasing demand.

General President of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and Prophet's Mosque Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais called for doubling the maximum production capacity of bottled Zamzam water to reach 200,000 bottles per day, reported the Saudi Press Agency on Saturday.

He also urged the continued selling of Zamzam water bottles through accredited contractors.

The service aims to achieve the project's mission and is in line with the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz to serve Islam and Muslims, stressed Dr. Al-Sudais.

The service seeks to provide Zamzam water to the pilgrims in an easy way. It uses the latest automatic mechanisms throughout the stages of water purification, from the moment it is extracted from the well and until it is bottled at the factory, Dr. Al-Sudais explained.

The water is automatically bottled in healthy and safe packages without any human intervention to preserve the quality and safety of the blessed water provided to the pilgrims.



Saudi Space Agency Launches 'Space Future Center' to Strengthen Innovation in Space Sector

The initiative is part of the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to solidify its leadership in the global space sector and foster growth in economic development, research, and innovation in this vital field. (SPA)
The initiative is part of the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to solidify its leadership in the global space sector and foster growth in economic development, research, and innovation in this vital field. (SPA)
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Saudi Space Agency Launches 'Space Future Center' to Strengthen Innovation in Space Sector

The initiative is part of the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to solidify its leadership in the global space sector and foster growth in economic development, research, and innovation in this vital field. (SPA)
The initiative is part of the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to solidify its leadership in the global space sector and foster growth in economic development, research, and innovation in this vital field. (SPA)

The Saudi Space Agency (SSA) announced on Sunday the launch of the Space Future Center, the first of its kind within the network of Fourth Industrial Revolution Centers affiliated with the World Economic Forum.

The initiative is part of the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to solidify its leadership in the global space sector and foster growth in economic development, research, and innovation in this vital field.

The center introduced its board of directors, comprising a distinguished group of international experts. Leading the board is Chairman of the Space Future Center and Deputy Minister of Economy and Planning Dr. Mohammed Al-Tamimi. Other prominent members include Managing Director of the World Economic Forum Eng. Ammar Nagadi, CEO of the World Economic Forum Jeremy Jurgens, CEO of the Neo Space Group Martijn Blanken, Co-Founder and CEO of Axiom Space Kam Ghaffarian, and Founder of Spaceport Sarabahi Susmita Mohanty. The board’s membership reflects the expertise and strategic vision necessary to achieve the center's ambitious goals.

Al-Tamimi emphasized that the center represents a significant addition to the global space sector. He highlighted the Kingdom’s commitment to strengthening a sustainable space economy, advancing knowledge, and fostering international partnerships.

The launch of the center will boost Saudi Arabia’s role both regionally and globally, enabling humanity to responsibly explore and capitalize on the opportunities offered by space, he stressed.

This initiative aligns with Saudi Arabia's broader ambition to become a leader in space exploration and innovation, positioning the Kingdom at the forefront of the rapidly evolving space industry.