JEDDAH: Saudis are considering Aqaba as a promising investment environment, as sources say there is an opportunity to establish real estate development funds in Jordan by developing a range of promising sectors, including tourism, mining and manufacturing.
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, and King Abdallah of Jordan approved the establishment of a joint Jordanian-Saudi Council to develop strategic relations between the two Kingdoms during their recent meeting in Riyadh.
Sources pointed out that the Coordination Council for the two countries will meet at least once a month, and will deal with political, investment, security and military cooperation issues.
According to sources, the Coordination Council will supervise all agreements that were discussed in the Jordanian-Saudi summit on April 11.
Aqaba is new stop for Saudi investments
Aqaba is new stop for Saudi investments
Students from Islamic University of Madinah to guide pilgrims in Hajj animal sacrifice
- Saudi Arabia’s Project for Utilization of Hady and Adahi was established in 1983
MADINAH: Muslim students from the Islamic University of Madinah in the Hejaz Region are participating in the Hajj rituals of Hady and Adahi by offering guidance on animal sacrifice this weekend.
Some 300 students representing 40 nationalities will take part in the annual sacrifice of animals through Saudi Arabia’s Project for Utilization of Hady and Adahi.
Students will educate and guide pilgrims, ensuring adherence to the Prophet’s Sunnah during the performance of the rituals, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The project was established in 1983 to carry on the Hady and Adahi rituals on behalf of any Muslim, and supervise the use of Hajj meat and its distribution to the destitute.
During pilgrimage, which concludes this year on Monday, June 9, pilgrims are required to sacrifice an animal in a ritual called Hady.
Adahi is a voluntary sacrifice for non-pilgrim Muslims which takes place on the day of Eid Al-Adha.
In collaboration with the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites, the student initiative aims to supervise the rituals according to Islamic law, the SPA added.
Saudi Arabia provides more than 91,000 healthcare services to pilgrims in run-up to Hajj
- 51,938 pilgrims treated at health centers, 22,486 emergency cases handled , and outpatient care provided for 1,069 people
- Surgeons carry out 16 open-heart surgeries and 145 cardiac catheterizations; 44 cases of heat exhaustion treated
RIYADH: The Saudi healthcare system continues to operate at full capacity during the 2025 Hajj season and has so far provided more than 91,000 health services to pilgrims, official statistics reveal.
As of June 2, health providers had treated 51,938 pilgrims at health centers, handled 22,486 emergency cases, and provided outpatient care for 1,069 people. A total of 4,119 pilgrims were admitted to hospitals, 1,973 of whom required intensive care.
Surgeons successfully carried out 16 open-heart surgeries and 145 cardiac catheterizations, the figures show. In addition, 44 cases of heat exhaustion were treated.
Saudi healthcare authorities said they remain committed to safeguarding the well-being of pilgrims during their spiritual journeys, through the coordinated efforts of healthcare providers to deliver high-quality and efficient medical care.
This aligns with the objectives of the Kingdom’s Health Sector Transformation Program and the Guests of Allah Service Program, as part Saudi Vision 2030, which aim to provide pilgrims with a safe and medically supported environment that meets international health standards, they added.
Saudi scouts survey pilgrims’ accommodation in Mina
- The survey is part of the Ministry of Sport's efforts to support pilgrims and guide those who are lost
MAKKAH: A total of 800 members of the Ministry of Sports’ scouting team began surveying pilgrims’ accommodation in Mina on Monday.
The surveys include collecting field information about pilgrims’ housing, landmarks, pedestrian paths and the headquarters of government agencies taking part in serving pilgrims.
It is part of the ministry’s efforts to support pilgrims and guide those who are lost, in cooperation with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.
The Ministry of Sports has five scout camps in Mina, located in Al-Mu’aisam 1-2, Al-Rabwa, Wadi Muhsar and the Operations Camp.
A preparatory course for the scouts was also held before their departure to Mina.
The four-day program aimed to prepare them to serve the guests of God, focusing on areas including teamwork, leadership and crowd management.
Thousands of volunteers every year assist the pilgrimage in the holy city of Makkah, which sees about 2 million worshipers visit over the five days.
Volunteers work to support healthcare, provide meals, manage crowds and assist with transport.
Makkah Region mayor reviews Saudi Red Crescent’s preparedness for Hajj
- Mayor was briefed on the command and control system, medical evacuation procedures, and the extensive network of deployment centers located across Makkah
RIYADH: Makkah Region Mayor Musaed bin Abdulaziz Al-Dawood visited the Saudi Red Crescent Authority’s command and control center and medical evacuation department in Makkah on Monday, as part of ongoing efforts to enhance field readiness for the Hajj season.
The mayor was briefed on the command and control system, medical evacuation procedures, and the extensive network of deployment centers strategically located across Makkah, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
He reviewed coordination with relevant authorities, aiming to ensure efficient and high-quality emergency services.
He also observed operational progress at the center, approved emergency response plans, the readiness of ambulance teams, and the advanced technologies used for monitoring, dispatching reports, and directing field teams in real-time throughout the Hajj season.
Al-Dawood emphasized the importance of seamless coordination among all service sectors and praised the SRCA’s vital role in delivering rapid emergency response to pilgrims.
KSrelief expands aid efforts across 4 nations
RIYADH: The Saudi aid agency KSrelief continues to make a significant global impact by providing critical assistance to some of the world’s most vulnerable communities.
The organization has concluded several medical projects in Damascus in the Syrian Arab Republic after offering specialized surgeries across various fields to 1,539 individuals.
The 10-day campaign included pediatric and adult cardiac surgery, cardiac catheterization, general surgery, deformity and plastic surgery, and specialized clinics.
The KSrelief-supported Prosthetics and Rehabilitation Center in Hatay province in Turkiye provided medical services to 169 amputee beneficiaries in the course of one month.
This support is part of the Kingdom’s broader humanitarian efforts to strengthen health systems and ease the suffering of those in need.
KSrelief also distributed 825 food baskets in Blue Nile State in Sudan, aiding 3,986 individuals in a single day.
Some 1,020 food baskets were distributed across several governorates in Lebanon, helping 5,100 people.
Since its launch in May 2015, KSrelief has implemented 3,438 projects worth more than $7.9 billion in 107 countries, in partnership with more than 318 organizations.
