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Worshipers throng Makkah for last 10 days of Ramadan
The faithful are prepared to embark on vigorous prayers and worship by offering taraweeh and qiyamullail (late night) prayers Middle East -
Makkah residents work hard to feed fasters
Makkawis are determined to provide fasters with special meals for iftar Features -
Saudi Arabia issues 300 electric wheelchairs for Umrah performers
Special teams have been tasked with organizing the movement of wheelchairs and ensure that only authorized people are allowed to push them. Features -
Saudi women volunteer to serve Makkah pilgrims during Ramadan
A total of 500 young Saudi women and girls from various parts of the Kingdom have joined the Saudi Red Crescent Society as volunteers to provide ... Features -
Ramadan series: The mountains of Makkah
The mountains surrounding the city of Makkah in Saudi Arabia, have witnessed numerous miracles and revelations related to the Islamic faith. ... Reports -
Makkah Metro: Emir gives nod for bids to supply trains
The approval was disclosed during a reception for Osama Al-Bar, Makkah mayor of Makkah and secretary-general of the authority Aviation & Transport -
Big screens will air World Cup matches for free in Makkah
Large screens will be placed in two parks in Islam’s holiest city for football fans to watch the World Cup Sports -
Pilgrims swallow ‘kiswa’ threads seeking blessings in Makkah
Pilgrims removed the threads using rings and scissors in the hope that it will bring them good luck and blessings Middle East -
Want a hajj that suits your budget? Register with the Saudi govt
The Ministry of Hajj has asked Saudis and expatriates wishing to perform low-cost hajj this year to register Features -
Video shows man vandalizing lanterns around the Kaaba
A video of a man seen damaging ornamental lanterns in Makkah’s grand mosque, known as Islam’s holiest place, prompted outrage on Monday. ... Reports -
‘Peace be upon the Prophet’ project set for launch in Makkah
The exhibition will consist of Allah’s 99 names, an explanation of the Prophet’s character and manners Art and culture -
Half-naked man spreads panic in Makkah streets
Mohammad Ali keeps the upper part of his body stark naked while wearing a transparent loincloth Variety -
Saudi marriage contracts under threat because of paper shortage
One of the officials said as a result of the paper shortage they had to increase their fees Variety -
Saudi religious police probe attack on Afghan woman in Makkah
The 27-year-old was transferred to King Abdul Aziz Hospital and needs around seven days to recover Middle East -
UK minister tries hand at Kaaba’s Kiswa embroidery
Baroness Sayeeda Warsi says ‘huge opportunities exist for British firms’ in Makkah Middle East -
One Saudi woman’s death brings into question the value of life
The story of a Saudi girl who died due to male paramedics being barred from the building Middle East -
Saudi Arabia: 15 killed in Madinah hotel blaze
Authorities said the victims are from different countries, including Turkey and Egypt Middle East -
How can the Saudi Grand Mosque imam save Pakistan?
The Imam of the Grand Mosque in Makkah could save Pakistan due to Pakistani people’s respect for him World -
Saudi hajj ministry toughens rules on pilgrims who overstay visa
The Ministry of Hajj has issued a total of 1.7 million Umrah visas since the beginning of the current Umrah season on Dec. 4 Middle East -
Makkah's residents call for revival of historic well
Local teacher Muhammad Abdulrahman said he first came to know about the well some 50 years ago Art and culture -
Mecca Emir Prince Mishal Bin Abdullah receives Mecca Mayor
Mecca Emir Prince Mishal Bin Abdullah received at his office in Jeddah on Saturday Middle East -
Demolition work causes Makkah homes to crack
Houses on the al-Madafea Mountain on the outskirts of Saudi Arabia's Makkah have started to crack because of ongoing demolition work to remove parts ... Life -
Video: Orphanage in Makkah helps find foster mothers
The orphanage urges foster mothers to breastfeed children to create a family bond Features -
Maliki’s call for making Karbala the new Muslim Qibla stirs controversy
The Iraqi prime minister had called for replacing Makkah with Karbala as the new Qibla of the Muslim world News -
Saudi Arabia: Baby girl dies due to lack of hospital beds
Tahani al-Etaibi was born with problems in her heart muscles Middle East -
Retail sector potential ‘untapped’ in Saudi Arabia, shows report
Consumer confidence levels in Saudi Arabia are among the highest in MENA, according to the report Retail -
Muslim Holy Shrine gets new gold lock and key
New lock and key made of nickel and plated gold Variety -
Makkah woman ditches husband alleging abuse
A Saudi woman was abused by her husband after he took all the money she inherited from her father Variety -
Spending by hajj pilgrims down 31% as Saudi limits quotas
Spending during this year’s hajj season fell by 31 percent compared with 2012 as Saudi Arabia lowered pilgrim quotas, reported the Aleqtisadiah ... Economy -
Pilgrims inject 1bn Saudi riyals into textiles market during hajj
The Chairman of the ready-made Clothes and Textiles Committee in Jeddah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) Muhammad Al-Shehri has estimated the ... Economy