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In addition to the events in the capital, poetry nights will be held throughout the Kingdom as part of the festival. (SPA)
Updated 21 December 2018
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Seminars, poetry nights to enrich Janadriyah fair

  • The festival kicks off on Saturday with events at the InterContinental Hotel in Riyadh that will include a talk on the role of women in Saudi Vision 2030

JEDDAH: The 33rd Janadriyah Festival, an annual celebration of Saudi heritage and culture, that got underway on Thursday, will see a series of seminars and other events in Riyadh featuring guest speakers from the Kingdom and around the world, who will discuss a wide variety of cultural, political, social and literary subjects.
In addition to the events in the capital, poetry nights will be held throughout the Kingdom as part of the festival, along with special events at literary and cultural clubs in Jeddah, Najran and Dammam.
The festival kicks off on Saturday with events at the InterContinental Hotel in Riyadh that will include a talk on the role of women in Saudi Vision 2030. Those who will participate in the discussion include Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Development Tamader bint Yousef Al-Rammah who will speak on “The Labor Ministry’s Efforts in Training and Empowering Women;” Shoura Council and Inter-Parliamentary Union member Dr. Hoda Al-Helaissi, who will discuss “Saudi Women and International Conventions;” Dr. Hind bint Mohammed Al-Asheikh, the director the women’s branch at the Institute of Public Administration, who will discuss “Women and the Employment Market, Opportunities and Training Areas;” and Huda Al-Ghoson, the executive director of human resources at Saudi Aramco, who will discuss “Aramco’s Efforts in Training and Empowering Women.”
Indonesia, the guest of honor country at this year’s festival, is the focus of a seminar on Sunday, also at the conference hall, titled “Indonesian-Saudi Relationships: Prospects and Aspirations.” The topics that will be discussed include: “The Depth of Saudi-Indonesian Relationships and their Development,” “Saudi-Indonesian Relationships” and “Prospects for Economic Relationships and their Development.” The event will be hosted by Dr. Abdullah bin Hamad Al-Salamah, director of the King Saud Institute for Diplomatic Studies.
On Monday, the conference hall will host an event titled “Al-Quds: Key to Peace in the Arab-Israeli Conflict,” the speakers at which will include Grand Mufti of Al-Quds and Palestine Sheikh Mohammed Ahmed Husain.
The subjects up for discussion include: “Why is Al-Quds Key to Peace, Arabs and the Palestinian Cause?” “Saudi Arabia and the Palestinian Cause” and “Jordan as the Future of the Palestinian Cause in the Current Situation.”
The seminar will be chaired by Dr. Saleh Al-Khuthlan, professor of political science at King Saud University and a member of the Shoura Council. It will be followed by a seminar titled “Renewal of Religious Discourse,” which will discuss “Legitimate Speech: Criticism and Innovation” and “Terrorist Ideology and its Fundamentals in Arab Countries.”
“Cybersecurity in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia” is the subject for discussion on Tuesday. The specific subjects that will be explored include “Security Threats on Space Technology and the Internet,” “Cybersecurity” and “Identity and Digital Citizenship.”

It will be followed by a seminar titled “Saudi Diplomacy and Regional, Arab and International Stability,” which will discuss “Saudi Foreign Policy Strategy,” “Humanitarian Factors in Saudi Diplomacy,” “Saudi Diplomacy and the Islamic Perspective,” “Saudi Diplomacy and the International Dimension,” “Yemen in Saudi Diplomacy” and “Saudi Diplomacy and the Arab Dimension.”
During an event titled “The Kingdom and the Revival of Tangible and Intangible Heritage” on Wednesday, the topics under discussion will include “The Kingdom’s Efforts in Tangible Heritage Preservation,” “Arab Manuscripts in the World: Italy, France, Great Britain and America,” “Arab Manuscripts in the Arab World,” and “Mechanisms for Intangible Heritage Preservation.”
On the same day, “National Identity at a Time of Tension and Intellectual Transformations” will include discussion of “Nationalism, Livelihood and the Virtual World,” “Assertion of National Identity and Confirmation,” “Citizenship Characteristics and Nation-Building Mechanism,” “Citizenship and National Security” and “Cultural Fortification for Youth and Promotion of Nationalism and a Sense of Belonging.” This session will be followed by “Iran and Regional Security,” which will discuss “Iran and Arab Regional Security,” “Iran and Gulf Regional Security” and “Iranian Strategy for Destabilizing Regional Security.”
On Jan. 14, a seminar titled “Media, Fear and Brutality Propaganda” will be held at King Saud University, during which the following topics will be discussed: “Security Factors in Media Repercussions and Fear Propaganda,” “The Brutality Syndrome in Arab Media” and “Public Role in Promoting Fear and Brutality Propaganda.”
A day later, Al-Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University will host a discussion titled “Islamic Ideology and Cultural Communication Issues.”


Saudi Roads Authority launches ‘mobile sites’ service for pilgrims during bus breakdowns on Hijra Road

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Saudi Roads Authority launches ‘mobile sites’ service for pilgrims during bus breakdowns on Hijra Road

RIYADH: The Roads General Authority has launched a “mobile sites” service for pilgrims on the Hijra Road in the event their buses break down.

The service is intended to ensure the highest levels of comfort and safety for pilgrims when traveling between Makkah, Madinah, and the holy sites, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The launch was attended by the Minister of Transport and Logistics Services Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser.

This initiative is being implemented on the Hijra Expressway (Makkah-Madinah) and is available around the clock during Hajj season. It can accommodate approximately 40 pilgrims and is equipped with air-conditioning units, rest areas, restrooms, cold beverages, and hospitality meals.

 


Saudi Islamic Affairs Ministry expands digital outreach with daily religious programming during Hajj season

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance is delivering religious programming to serve pilgrims.
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Saudi Islamic Affairs Ministry expands digital outreach with daily religious programming during Hajj season

  • Digital media forms the cornerstone of the ministry’s contemporary outreach strategy, SPA said

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance has intensified its digital broadcasting output throughout the current Hajj season, delivering comprehensive religious programming to serve pilgrims and global Muslim audiences via its official YouTube channel.

According to the Saudi Press Agency, the ministry’s digital strategy features four daily lectures in three distinct programs: “Barnamaj Dahawi” (Religious Program), “Khayr Al-Ayyam” (Best of Days) and the fourth iteration of “Hajj Talk,” with broadcasts continuing through 13/12/1446 AH (June 9, 2025).

“Religious Program” episodes are broadcast twice daily at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., while “Best of Days” airs at 4 p.m. The flagship “Hajj Talk” program concludes the daily schedule at 6 p.m. This systematic approach shows the ministry’s commitment to harnessing contemporary digital platforms, aligning with technological progress while amplifying the reach and impact of Islamic messaging. The live streaming format enables real-time engagement with audiences domestic and international audiences.

The daily programming addresses themes relevant to the pilgrimage season, including detailed explanations of Hajj purposes and legal rulings, the spiritual significance of righteous deeds during the days of Dhul-Hijjah, and proper conduct during sacred rituals.

“Hajj Talk” distinguishes itself by focusing on prophetic values, delivered through modern presentation methods while extracting practical guidance from the Prophet Mohammed’s pilgrimage example.

According to SPA, digital media forms the cornerstone of the ministry’s contemporary outreach strategy, supporting its broader mission to promote religious moderation and ensure universal access to authentic Islamic content. It allows pilgrims and viewers worldwide to access religious guidance regardless of location or time constraints.

 


Students from Islamic University of Madinah to guide pilgrims in Hajj animal sacrifice

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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

The Medical Services Center in Mina continues its efforts as part of final preparations for the 2025 Hajj season. (MoH)
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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

Updated 02 June 2025
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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.