In today’s issue

The Hajj and Umrah system in the Kingdom has witnessed unprecedented organizational and digital transformations in recent years, led by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, aiming to improve services for pilgrims and visitors.

The industry and mining sectors experienced escalating developmental activity during 2025, with qualitative achievements that helped consolidate capabilities and support economic diversification efforts.

The Supreme Court called on all Muslims across the Kingdom to sight the crescent of the month of Dhul Hijjah on the evening of the thirtieth, marking the start of the Hajj season.

Saudi Railways Company (SAR) announced the launch of the naming rights and sponsorship project for the Haramain High-Speed Railway stations, aiming to enhance revenue and improve passenger services.

Al-Nassr lost the AFC Champions League 2 title after losing on Saturday to Japan’s Gamba Osaka 0-1 at Al-Awwal Park Stadium.

U.S. media reported, citing Middle Eastern officials, that the United States and Israel are making preparations for potential military action against Iran’s nuclear facilities.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi officially assumed his duties at the government palace in Baghdad. The media office stated that his priorities include economic reform and combating corruption.

A senior Hamas official confirmed the news of the killing of the movement’s military leader, Izz al-Din al-Haddad. The Israeli Prime Minister had previously vowed to eliminate Hamas’s military leadership.

Haramain High-Speed Railway

The Haramain High-Speed Railway is a 450-kilometer rail line in Saudi Arabia connecting the holy cities of Mecca and Medina via Jeddah and King Abdullah Economic City. Officially opened in 2018, it was designed to ease travel for millions of pilgrims performing Hajj and Umrah, significantly reducing journey times from hours to around two hours. The railway represents a major modern infrastructure achievement, blending advanced technology with the region’s deep religious and cultural significance.

Mecca

Mecca, located in western Saudi Arabia, is the holiest city in Islam and the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad. It has been a center of pilgrimage for centuries, with the Kaaba—a sacred structure at the heart of the Grand Mosque—believed to have been built by the Prophet Abraham and his son Ishmael. Today, millions of Muslims visit Mecca each year for the Hajj pilgrimage, a key religious duty in Islam.

Medina

Medina, located in western Saudi Arabia, is the second holiest city in Islam after Mecca. It was originally known as Yathrib before becoming the destination of the Prophet Muhammad’s emigration (Hijra) in 622 CE, an event that marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar. The city is home to the Prophet’s Mosque (Al-Masjid an-Nabawi), which contains his tomb, and it serves as a major pilgrimage site for Muslims worldwide.

King Abdullah Economic City

King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) is a large-scale planned city on the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia, launched in 2005 as part of the kingdom’s Vision 2030 to diversify its economy away from oil. It was designed to attract foreign investment through modern infrastructure, a deep-sea port, and industrial zones, though development has faced delays due to economic shifts. Today, it functions as a growing hub for logistics, manufacturing, and residential living, symbolizing Saudi Arabia’s ambitions for a post-oil future.
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Haramain High-Speed Railway

The Haramain High-Speed Railway is a 450-kilometer rail line in Saudi Arabia that connects the holy cities of Mecca and Medina via Jeddah and King Abdullah Economic City. Officially inaugurated in 2018, it was built to facilitate the millions of pilgrims undertaking the Hajj and Umrah journeys, significantly reducing travel time between the cities to around two hours. The project reflects modern Saudi infrastructure development while serving the historic and religious significance of these two sacred Islamic sites.

Mecca

Mecca, located in Saudi Arabia, is the holiest city in Islam and the birthplace of the Prophet Muhammad. It has been a center of pilgrimage for centuries, hosting the annual Hajj, which millions of Muslims undertake to visit the Kaaba—a sacred structure believed to have been built by Abraham and his son Ishmael. The city’s history is deeply tied to Islamic tradition, and it remains a focal point of Muslim worship and unity today.

Medina

Medina, located in present-day Saudi Arabia, is the second holiest city in Islam after Mecca. It was the destination of the Prophet Muhammad’s Hijrah (migration) in 622 CE, marking the beginning of the Islamic calendar. The city is home to the Prophet’s Mosque (Al-Masjid an-Nabawi), which contains his tomb and is a major pilgrimage site for Muslims worldwide.

King Abdullah Economic City

King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC) is a planned megacity located on the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia, launched in 2005 as part of the country’s Vision 2030 initiative to diversify its economy beyond oil. Its history began with the goal of creating a modern, self-sustaining hub for industry, logistics, and tourism, featuring a deep-sea port and residential communities. Though still under development, KAEC has attracted major investments and aims to become a key driver of Saudi Arabia’s post-oil economic future.