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Saudi commerce ministry launches Ramadan sales season from Feb 1
SPA Riyadh, Jan 28, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Commerce announced the launch of a Ramadan sales season running from Feb. 1 to March 26, 2026, covering 54 days. The ministry said the season will include Ramadan-related goods and Eid necessities, aiming to encourage early shopping ahead of Ramadan and the Eid al-Fitr period and reduce last-minute congestion. Retail establishments and online stores can apply electronically for discount permits
12 hours ago1 min read


Saudi Arabia launches “Coming to Umrah?” campaign ahead of Ramadan peak season
SPA Riyadh, Jan 26 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Hajj and Umrah system has launched the “Coming to Umrah?” awareness campaign as part of preparations for the peak season during the holy month of Ramadan, aiming to improve services and the overall Umrah experience. The campaign seeks to enhance Umrah performers’ awareness of services, procedures, guidelines and proper conduct across all stages of the journey, from planning and arrival to departure, according to
3 days ago1 min read


Saudi mosque authority launches digital system to manage Ramadan iftar donations
SPA Riyadh, January 24, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has launched a digital mechanism to organise the Ramadan iftar programme for fasting individuals, aiming to strengthen governance, transparency and operational efficiency. The authority developed the system in collaboration with the Ehsan National Platform for Charitable Work and the Nusuk Foundation. Under the mechanism, i
5 days ago1 min read
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