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 'BioGravity' Initiative

The initiative is overseen by astronaut Rayyana Barnawi, the first Arab Muslim female astronaut. SPA
The initiative is overseen by astronaut Rayyana Barnawi, the first Arab Muslim female astronaut. SPA
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Saudi Space Agency Launches 'BioGravity' Initiative

The initiative is overseen by astronaut Rayyana Barnawi, the first Arab Muslim female astronaut. SPA
The initiative is overseen by astronaut Rayyana Barnawi, the first Arab Muslim female astronaut. SPA

The Saudi Space Agency (SSA) has announced the of launch of the "BioGravity" initiative, aiming to empower scientists and researchers in the field of biomedical sciences to conduct innovative research in microgravity.

The initiative seeks to enhance scientific collaboration between local and international entities and establish the Kingdom's position in space research for the benefit of humanity.

According to the SSA, the initiative is overseen by astronaut Rayyana Barnawi, the first Arab Muslim female astronaut, and focuses on creating a specialized research community in biomedical microgravity studies. It includes a select group of scientists and researchers from various universities, scientific centers, and relevant private-sector organizations in the Kingdom. It aims to broaden local capabilities and build specialized scientists in the field of biomedical sciences.

The initiative, SSA said, intends to develop human capital, strengthen scientific and research capabilities, and inspire future generations in the Kingdom. It seeks to maximize business opportunities in the space sector by supporting space missions through advanced research, thereby enhancing the Kingdom's scientific standing on both regional and global scales.
The SSA, through this initiative, aims to contribute to improving global health by developing advanced biomedical technologies through microgravity research. Its commitment aligns with the Kingdom's efforts to foster a culture of innovation and to develop and enhance national capabilities, thus fulfilling its ambitious aspirations in space research as outlined in the Saudi Vision 2030.