Over Five Million Muslims Perform Prayers at Prophet's Mosque Last Week

The authority also distributed 143,303 Iftar meals at designated areas for fasting individuals within the Prophet's Mosque - SPA
The authority also distributed 143,303 Iftar meals at designated areas for fasting individuals within the Prophet's Mosque - SPA
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Over Five Million Muslims Perform Prayers at Prophet's Mosque Last Week

The authority also distributed 143,303 Iftar meals at designated areas for fasting individuals within the Prophet's Mosque - SPA
The authority also distributed 143,303 Iftar meals at designated areas for fasting individuals within the Prophet's Mosque - SPA

The Saudi General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque said that the Prophet's Mosque received 5,201,876 Muslims last week amid integrated and high-quality services, allowing crowds to perform their prayers smoothly and efficiently, SPA reported.
The authority-issued statistics showed that 515,800 visited the Prophet's Mosque, and 261,272 visitors performed prayers in the Holy Rawdah according to organizational procedures that control the movement of the crowds and schedule times for optional prayers for men and women.

The statistics also showed that 66,994 people benefited from translation services.
Field services included extensive sanitation efforts, with 24,303 liters of disinfectant utilized.

Additionally, 1,505 tons of Zamzam water were provided, and 174 samples were collected for testing and analysis.



Saudi National Center for Wildlife Releases 134 Endangered Species at NEOM Nature Reserve

The release into NEOM Nature Reserve reinforces Saudi Arabia's efforts to protect endangered species and restore their roles in the natural environment. (SPA)
The release into NEOM Nature Reserve reinforces Saudi Arabia's efforts to protect endangered species and restore their roles in the natural environment. (SPA)
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Saudi National Center for Wildlife Releases 134 Endangered Species at NEOM Nature Reserve

The release into NEOM Nature Reserve reinforces Saudi Arabia's efforts to protect endangered species and restore their roles in the natural environment. (SPA)
The release into NEOM Nature Reserve reinforces Saudi Arabia's efforts to protect endangered species and restore their roles in the natural environment. (SPA)

The Saudi National Center for Wildlife (NCW), in cooperation with NEOM, released 134 endangered species into NEOM Nature Reserve as part of programs for breeding and rewilding native species in their natural habitats.

NEOM Nature Reserve has received 100 Arabian oryxes, 20 Arabian gazelles, eight Nubian ibexes, and six Idmi gazelles to enhance previous releases, enrich biodiversity, and restore ecological systems within the Kingdom's natural environments.

NCW CEO Dr. Mohammed Ali Qurban explained that this move is part of a series of releases conducted by NCW in various nature reserves. He emphasized that the release into NEOM Nature Reserve reflects the strong constructive cooperation and integration with partners in the wildlife sector.

Qurban stated that the center is committed to breeding and reintroducing endangered species into their natural habitats based on the highest global standards and practices.

He underscored the ongoing efforts to protect ecosystems, restore biodiversity, and enhance environmental balance to meet national objectives.

The NCW currently operates specialized facilities that rank among the leading global centers for breeding and reintroducing endangered species according to the highest standards, he added.

This release into NEOM Nature Reserve reinforces Saudi Arabia's efforts to protect endangered species and restore their roles in the natural environment, boosting the appeal of nature reserves and national parks to promote eco-tourism, with a focus on building a sustainable future for coming generations.