Saudi Arabia: Kaaba courtyard access restricted to Umrah pilgrims

Saudi Arabia has designated a circumambulation courtyard housing the Holy Kaaba at the Grand Mosque, Islam’s…

Every day is laundry day at the Grand Mosque in Makkah where 2,000 carpets are washed each week

MAKKAH: No one likes laundry day – but spare a thought for those responsible for the…

Saudi Arabia: AI services expanded in Grand Mosque

*Photo: A Saudi staff works on a smart sterilising robot at the Grand Mosque in Saudi…

Barriers around Kaaba removed after two years as new Umrah season begins

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia has decided after two years to remove the preventive barriers around the Holy…