Saudi applies Smart Makkah for holistic hajj services
Jakarta (Indonesia Window) - The government of Saudi Arabia is adopting a technology called Smart Makkah to serve pilgrims from all over the world during worshi...
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19 February 2020
Saudi gov’t bans expats to enter Makkah starting May 26
Jakarta (Indonesia Window) – The Saudi government has imposed a ban on entry to Makkah for expatriates without permission starting Thursday (May 26). This was i...
26 May 2022
Hajj1443 –128,000 tons of waste removed from Makkah, holy sites
“A total of 13,549 supervisors, observers, drivers and cleaners have participated in these efforts, using various types of 912 units of equipment to dispose of...
19 July 2022
Hajj1443 – Where do pebbles go after pilgrims complete rituals in Jamarat?
With the number of pilgrims reaching one million this year, there were 49 million – 70 million pebbles thrown at Jamarat. Jakarta (Indonesia Window) – When perf...
Kaaba gets new cover, installed on eve of Islamic New Year 1444 Hijri
Previously, the kiswa – which is changed once in a year – was installed on the 9th of Dhul Hijjah morning when the hajj pilgrims leave for Arafat to perform wuq...
30 July 2022
Saudi Arabia showcases services for visitors to Holy Land in 'Nusuk' exhibition
Nusuk is an integrated portal launched by the Saudi Tourism Authority in collaboration with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, which aims to develop the experience...
29 April 2024
Sheikh Sudais launches ‘Awareness and Enrichment’ Quran exhibition during Hajj
A pioneering exhibition under the title of ‘Awareness and Enrichment,’ is being held at the Grand Mosque in Makkah and is the first of its kind. Jakarta (Indone...
11 June 2025