Government | Friday 5 June, 2015 2:02 am

All systems go as pilgrim influx due

Saudi missions abroad have issued 5.5 million Umrah visas until June 2.“As many as 4.9 million of the faithful have already performed Umrah this year,” said Abdullah Marghalani, assistant undersecretary for Umrah affairs at the Haj Ministry.There was a shortfall of 200,000 Umrah visas this...

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Government | Thursday 4 June, 2015 12:52 am

New police cars launched

Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal launched the new black and white police cars and uniforms in Jeddah recently.The colors are part of plans to distinguish the police from other security agencies falling under the Interior Ministry.Maj. Gen. Abdul Aziz Alsolee, chief of the Makkah police, said the ...

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Government | Tuesday 2 June, 2015 9:03 am

Expanded Grand Mosque can accommodate 1.85m visitors

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman thanked the people of Makkah region for the warm welcome accorded to him during the pledge of allegiance ceremony held in the Holy City on Sunday.The King made the remarks while chairing the weekly session of the Council of Ministers at Al-Salam Palace...

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Government | Tuesday 2 June, 2015 12:46 am

King pledges world-class Haj services

The Council of Ministers on Monday commended Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman for measures to improve services for millions of Haj and Umrah pilgrims.The Cabinet also decided to set up a fund for people injured, killed or who have gone missing in conflicts. This includes their families ...

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Government | Tuesday 2 June, 2015 12:43 am

Governor launches Supercomputing System at KAU

The Supercomputing System, which has been named “Aziz,” and the Center of Excellence on the campus of King Abdulaziz University (KAU), in partnership with Fujitsu, was launched on Monday.The inauguration of “Aziz” was presided over by Jeddah Gov. Prince Mishaal bin Majed in the presence of...

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Government | Monday 1 June, 2015 9:29 am

Grand reception for King Salman in Makkah

The holy city of Makkah was all decked up to receive Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, who graced on Sunday evening a grand ceremony held by the people of Makkah region in celebration of his ascension to the throne. King Salman was received by Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, emir of Makkah...

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Government | Monday 1 June, 2015 9:24 am

Shoura to study anticorruption law

A draft law with proposals such as declaration of assets, protection of witnesses and action in corruption cases will be presented in the Shoura Council on Tuesday.The “National Authority for Combating Corruption” draft law is being introduced by council members Nasser bin Dawood and Mowafaq...

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Government | Saturday 30 May, 2015 10:41 am

Special security at mosques during Ramadan

The Minister of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, Call and Guidance (MIAECG) announced here Friday that its mosques across the Kingdom are ready for the upcoming month of Ramadan. Security measures will be beefed up to protect mosques following the two attacks. These security measures come in the wake...

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Government | Saturday 30 May, 2015 8:51 am

More homes, less furniture: Ministry

The Housing Ministry plans to delay furnishing government-built homes, to focus on providing more units for citizens.The aim is to reduce the waiting list for homes, buy more land and provide further loans to Saudis, according to a report in a local publication recently. Furnishing would be dealt...

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Government | Friday 29 May, 2015 2:07 am

Welcome to Makkah, King Salman

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman was accorded a warm welcome by the people of Makkah as he arrived in the vicinity of the Grand Mosque on Thursday accompanied by Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, other princes and high-ranking officials.King Salman, who is on his first visit to...

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