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Visa rules, Nusuk and Rawdah changes, transport and season dates — short, with what it means for your trip.

  • Moody's Confirms Saudi Arabia's Rating at Aa3

    Moody's Confirms Saudi Arabia's Rating at Aa3

    RIYADH — Moody's has affirmed Saudi Arabia’s sovereign credit rating at “Aa3” with a stable outlook, citing the Kingdom’s strong economy, vast oil wealth and continued progress under Vision 2030 reforms.The agency said on Friday the rating reflects the resilience of the Saudi economy, supported by its large hydrocarbon resources and strong competitive position in global energy markets, alongside improvements in government institutions and policy effectiveness.Moody’s also highlighted the positive impact of Saudi Vision 2030 in driving non-oil economic growth through sustained government invest

  • 2400 stations with drinking water along Hajj routes

    2400 stations with drinking water along Hajj routes

    Over 2400 modern chilled drinking water points have been installed at Hajj locations for pilgrims. New stations are placed along pedestrian routes to reduce heat stress, ease movement, and prevent crowding in high-traffic areas. Another example of how Saudi Arabia pays attention to even the smallest details of pilgrim comfort and safety. 🌴 @SaudiaUAE

  • Tent Organization in Mina: Caring for Pilgrims' Comfort

    Tent Organization in Mina: Caring for Pilgrims' Comfort

    Final preparations in one of the Mina tents for receiving pilgrims. It is incredible to see the level of organization and care that is applied to ensure the comfort of pilgrims during Hajj. Cleanliness of the places, thoughtful infrastructure, or organization of space — everything is done so that pilgrims can fully focus on worship. 🌴 @SaudiaUAE

  • Geographic Coding of Columns in the Grand Mosque: A New Navigation System

    Geographic Coding of Columns in the Grand Mosque: A New Navigation System

    MAKKAH — The General Authority for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque announced the implementation of a geographic coding project for columns inside the Grand Mosque aimed at improving navigation and helping worshippers and visitors move more easily within the mosque.The authority said the initiative is part of ongoing efforts to enhance the spatial guidance system inside the Grand Mosque and improve the overall experience for pilgrims and Umrah performers.The project included the installation of geographic coding signs on columns across the ground floor of the mosque to

  • Safety of Pilgrimage: How Saudi Arabia Prepares for Hajj Season 1447H

    Safety of Pilgrimage: How Saudi Arabia Prepares for Hajj Season 1447H

    MAKKAH — Saudi Interior Minister and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud reviewed on Thursday the operational readiness of Hajj security forces to implement approved security and organizational plans for the 1447H Hajj season. The inspection took place during the annual ceremony organized by participating Hajj security forces in Makkah.Director of Public Security and Chairman of the Hajj Security Committee Lieutenant General Mohammed Al-Bassami said in a speech during the event that the Saudi leadership has mobilized all capabilities and resources