Saudi Arabia has introduced an autonomous shuttle service called “Robobus” inside the courtyard area of Masjid Quba in Madinah, marking another step in the Kingdom’s push toward smart transport and AI-based mobility solutions. Read More: Over 61000 Pakistani pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia According to Saudi media reports, the driverless vehicle operates using an artificial intelligence […]
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Madinah mourns Sheikh Ismail, known for 40 years of selfless service to travelers visiting the holy city
Madinah, Saudi Arabia: Sheikh Ismail Al-Zaim Abu Al-Sabaa, a beloved Syrian resident of Madinah, has passed away at the age of 96. Known for his unwavering dedication to serving pilgrims and Umrah visitors, Sheikh Ismail spent over 40 years offering free tea, coffee, milk, dates, and food to travelers visiting the holy city. Read More: […]
Danish Taimoor and Ayeza Khan perform Umrah together
Popular Pakistani showbiz couple Danish Taimoor and Ayeza Khan have performed Umrah, with their pictures from the holy sites in Makkah and Madinah going viral on social media. After a prolonged period of demanding professional commitments, the star couple took time out for a spiritual retreat. During their journey, they performed Umrah and also visited […]
Saudi Arabia reduces Umrah visa entry to one month
Saudi Arabia has announced a major change to its Umrah visa policy. Under the new rules, pilgrims must enter the country within one month of visa issuance. Previously, they had three months to travel. The government aims to streamline visa procedures and better manage the flow of pilgrims, especially during busy seasons. This change highlights […]
Saudi Arabia shortens Umrah visa validity to 30 days before entry
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced new amendments to the Umrah visa regulations, under which visas will now be automatically cancelled 30 days after issuance if the pilgrim has not entered the Kingdom within that period, Al Arabiya reported. The new policy, which takes effect next week, reduces the visa […]
Fire erupts in Madina hotel
MADINAH: A fire broke out at a hotel housing Muslim pilgrims in the holy city of Madinah in Saudi Arabia on Saturday afternoon, a private channel reported. Rescue teams are making efforts to evacuate the hotel as firefighters battle the blaze. According to reports, the fire was caused due to a short circuit in a […]