Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports now accepts electronic applications for Makkah entry permits via Absher and Muqeem, streamlining Hajj procedures.
Supported by KSrelief, the Artificial Limb Centre in Taiz, Yemen, provided 1,704 services to 598 beneficiaries in March 2025, restoring mobility and hope.
Saudi Health Minister Fahad AlJalajel held high-level meetings in Paris to enhance health cooperation with France, focusing on AI, innovation, and Vision 2030.
Saudi Minister Bandar Alkhorayef met Indonesia’s envoy in Jakarta to discuss mining cooperation, focusing on nickel and copper, aligning with Vision 2030 goals.
Saudi Arabia opens the 6th Asian U18 Athletics Championships in Qatif, with Mohammed Siraj Al-Zayer winning gold in hammer throw, highlighting Vision 2030 sports goals.
Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal chairs first meeting of Permanent Committee for Hajj and Umrah to review 1446 AH preparations and development projects.
The Air Connectivity Program aims to reach 2.5 million seats by end of 2025, boosting Umrah and visit travel. CEO Majid Khan announced new routes from Europe.
Saudi Arabia’s GACA signs air transport agreements with Liberia, Grenada, Samoa, Fiji, and Ecuador at ICAO FALC 2025 in Doha, enhancing global connectivity and Vision 2030 goals.
U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright visits KAUST, strengthening U.S.-Saudi energy cooperation and advancing Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 goals.
Riyadh sets Guinness World Record for most smart lockers in a single location, with 2,072 lockers arranged as ‘2030’, showcasing Saudi innovation.
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