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General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques Announces Ramadan Preparation Plan
makkah
scheduleJul 25, 2026•menu_book4 minutes

General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques Announces Ramadan Preparation Plan

The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques has finalized its strategic plan for the upcoming pilgrimage season. The initiative includes over 12,000 staff members dedicated to sanitation, guidance, and assistance. Special electronic carts and expanded wheelchairs have been arranged for elderly and mobility-impaired pilgrims at the Tawaf and Sa’i courtyards.

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Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Issues New Guidelines for Rawdah Visit Booking via Nusuk App
madinah
scheduleJul 24, 2026•menu_book3 minutes

Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Issues New Guidelines for Rawdah Visit Booking via Nusuk App

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has updated the Nusuk application interface to streamline reservation appointments for Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah in Masjid an-Nabawi. To ensure equal opportunity and smooth crowd movement, permits are valid for a single entry per specified period. Visitors are reminded to arrive 15 minutes prior to their allocated window.

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Haramain High-Speed Railway Increases Daily Trips Between Makkah and Madinah
hajj umrah
scheduleJul 22, 2026•menu_book5 minutes

Haramain High-Speed Railway Increases Daily Trips Between Makkah and Madinah

Saudi Railway Company (SAR) announced an increase in train frequency along the Haramain High-Speed Rail network. Traveling at speeds up to 300 km/h, the train connects Makkah, Jeddah, King Abdulaziz International Airport, King Abdullah Economic City, and Madinah in less than 2 hours and 20 minutes with maximum comfort.

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New Cooling mist Towers and Shaded Umbrellas Operating in Mataf and Northern Courtyards
general
scheduleJul 20, 2026•menu_book3 minutes

New Cooling mist Towers and Shaded Umbrellas Operating in Mataf and Northern Courtyards

Over 250 cooling mist towers and automated shaded umbrellas have been activated across the outer courtyards of the Grand Mosque in Makkah. The system effectively lowers surface temperatures by up to 9°C, ensuring the safety and comfort of worshippers standing during outdoor prayers.

General Authority for Holy Mosques