Rare Gold Plaque From Kaaba Gate Goes on Display in Makkah
A pure gold plaque that once crowned the gate of the Holy Kaaba more than three centuries ago is now on display at the Exhibition of the Two Holy Mosques Architecture in Makkah.
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Excavation at Al Juhfah Miqat Yields Over 1,700 Hajj-Route Artefacts
Saudi Arabia's Heritage Commission and the University of Exeter uncovered more than 1,700 artefacts at the historic Al Juhfah miqat, including kilns, a water channel and Umayyad and Abbasid-era tombstones.
Saudi Arabia Automates Umrah Contracting Through Masar Nusuk Platform
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launched the Masar Nusuk digital service to automate Umrah contracting for the 1448 AH season, using unified electronic contracts with QR-code verification.
Saudi Arabia Builds Waste Processing City South of Mecca for 2027
Saudi Arabia is building an 8.5 million square metre Waste Processing City south of Mecca, set for completion by end of 2027 and designed to serve the holy city for up to 60 years.
How Saudi Cooling Projects Shielded Hajj 2026 Pilgrims From Heat
Saudi Arabia built its largest-ever cooling infrastructure for Hajj 2026, expanding shaded areas at Arafat fivefold; research links the decade-long programme to a 74.6% drop in heat-stroke cases.
Hajj 2026 Draws 1,707,301 Pilgrims, Official Saudi Statistics Show
Saudi Arabia's statistics authority confirmed 1,707,301 pilgrims performed Hajj 2026, up from 1.67 million in 2025, with international arrivals making up the vast majority.
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Deputy emir of Makkah announces success of Hajj - Saudi Gazette
Deputy emir of Makkah announces success of Hajj Saudi Gazette
Indonesian woman, 104, was oldest pilgrim to perform Hajj in 2026 - Arab News
Indonesian woman, 104, was oldest pilgrim to perform Hajj in 2026 Arab News
H o No Compromise on Food Safety Regulations During 2026 Hajj - NAHCON - - TVC News
H o No Compromise on Food Safety Regulations During 2026 Hajj - NAHCON - TVC News
Indonesian woman, 104, was oldest pilgrim to perform Hajj in 2026 - arabnews.jp
Indonesian woman, 104, was oldest pilgrim to perform Hajj in 2026 arabnews.jp
Muslim faithful leave Makkah after Hajj - Gulf Today
Muslim faithful leave Makkah after Hajj Gulf Today
Global heating is making hajj ever more dangerous, report finds - The Guardian
Global heating is making hajj ever more dangerous, report finds The Guardian