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Saudi passports directorate deploys e-gates at Jeddah and Madinah airports for Ramadan Umrah traffic
SPA Jeddah, March 5, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Directorate of Passports is deploying advanced technologies at King Abdulaziz International Airport and Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport to help pilgrims and visitors complete travel procedures more quickly and efficiently. The directorate said an e-gate system allows entry and departure procedures to be completed independently by verifying biometric data within seconds, aiming to streamli
Mar 61 min read


Madinah rehabilitation projects target key Islamic heritage sites as Ramadan visits grow
SPA Riyadh, February 27, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Visiting Madinah during Ramadan offers access to 1,382 historical landmarks linked to the Prophet’s life, as rehabilitation projects move ahead across key sites, the draft said. To support 12% annual growth in visitors and a 29% rise in tourism demand recorded in 2025, the Madinah Region Development Authority is rehabilitating sites including the Quba, Qiblatain and Fash mosques, as well as the Ghars and Faqir wells
Feb 271 min read


Saudi Crown Prince visits Quba Mosque in Madinah, performs prayer
SPA Madinah, February 21, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud visited Quba Mosque in Madinah and performed the two-unit prayer of greeting. He was accompanied by Madinah Region Governor Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Minister of State and Cabinet Member Prince Turki bin Mohammed bin Fahd bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Riyadh Region Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Abdulaziz,
Feb 221 min read


Madinah’s Qiblatain Cultural Center Prepares to Welcome Worshippers for Ramadan
SPA Madinah, February 15, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Madinah Region Development Authority has completed preparations at the Qiblatain Cultural Center ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for worshippers. The center’s upper courtyard has been outfitted with over 100 prayer carpets, accommodating an estimated 1,600 worshippers across designated male and female sections. Expanded parking facilities now include space for 56
Feb 181 min read


Madinah museum offers technology-driven exhibition on Prophet’s biography and Islamic civilization
SPA Madinah, Saudi Arabia, February 12, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The International Fair and Museum of the Prophet’s Biography and Islamic Civilization in Madinah provides pilgrims, Umrah performers, and visitors with an educational and interactive experience through a technology-driven exhibition system. A central feature is the “Taiba: Lights and Landmarks” Pavilion, which documents the history of Madinah and its prophetic landmarks across more than 20 sections, h
Feb 121 min read


Exhibition Showcasing Architecture of the Prophet’s Mosque Opens to Visitors in Madinah
SPA Madinah, January 19, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – An exhibition dedicated to the architecture of the Prophet’s Mosque has opened to visitors in Madinah, offering an overview of the mosque’s historical development, architectural features and expansion phases, officials said. The exhibition, located south of the mosque and covering 2,200 square meters, includes several sections and interactive displays that document the evolution of the structure from its earliest co
Jan 191 min read


Princess Sarah bint Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud assesses Madinah date factories and export potential
SPA MADINAH, Dec. 29 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Princess Sarah bint Bandar bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Executive Director of the International Dates Council, toured several date factories in Madinah, reviewing operations and production lines as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the Kingdom’s dates sector. During the tour, Princess Sarah reviewed production stages, technologies used for sorting and packaging, quality control standards, and product development initiatives al
Dec 29, 20251 min read


Saudi Arabia Launches Temporary Hostel Licensing for Pilgrim Accommodations in Makkah and Madinah
📷SPA Riyadh, October 1, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that licenses for pilgrim...
Oct 1, 20251 min read


Saudi Arabia Forecasts Above-Average Rainfall and Higher Temperatures for Fall 2025
📷SPA Riyadh, September 9, 2025 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The National Center for Meteorology (NCM) released its fall season climate...
Sep 9, 20251 min read
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