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Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz inspected the operations of Civil Defense units in Mina today. During the tour, Prince Abdulaziz reviewed rapid-response mechanisms for emergencies and emergency plans implemented by Civil Defense to handle field incidents. He also reviewed support provided for operational coordination and preventive programs aimed at enhancing safety standards and ensuring pilgrims’ well-being in the holy sites. The minister inspected human resources, advanced equipment, and modern technological solutions deployed by Civil Defense during the Hajj season. The measures help strengthen the efficiency of responding to reports…

MAKKAH — Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif inspected on Tuesday the facilities and reviewed operations of the Special Security Forces under the State Security Presidency, and the Civil Defense units in Mina. At the Special Security Forces premises, the minister was received by the Head of State Security Abdulaziz Al-Howairini. During his inspection tour, Prince Abdulaziz reviewed the operational readiness of the Special Security Forces and the security and organizational plans prepared for the Hajj season. He listened to a briefing presented by the Commander of the Special Security…

RIYADH — Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary General Jasem Albudaiwi received on Tuesday phone calls from Lebanese Prime Minister Dr. Nawaf Salam and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Emigrants Youssef Rajji. During the calls, they commended the unwavering stance of the GCC states in supporting the security and stability of Lebanon, reflecting the depth of the brotherly ties and shared destiny between both sides. They reviewed the latest developments and updates related with Lebanon. Albudaiwi underscored that the GCC stands firmly by Lebanon in everything that enhances its security, stability, and territorial sovereignty, and fulfills the aspirations of its people…

 After sunset on Tuesday, pilgrims bid farewell to Arafat as they continued their spiritual journey to Muzdalifah. The movement to Muzdalifah saw millions of pilgrims traveling along pedestrian routes in white ihram garments at the third stage of the Hajj journey. The pedestrian pathways in the holy sites, stretching 25 kilometers from Jabal Al-Rahmah in Arafat to Mina via Muzdalifah, are regarded as the world’s longest pedestrian route and witness the largest annual human movement during the Hajj season. Along the route, water misting stations are distributed to cool the atmosphere and ease the heat. Source: Riyadh Daily

Dubai — Reinforcing its role in developing future-ready talent for the UAE workforce, BITS Pilani Dubai Campus hosted the 11th edition of its Annual Career Fair, bringing together more than 80 recruiters and over 400 students from first and higher degree engineering and management programmes.  With over 60 companies participating onsite and 20+ recruiters joining virtually, the event delivered strong outcomes, with 51% of participating students shortlisted by at least one company and several attracting interest from multiple employers. The Career Fair featured leading UAE and international employers across technology, logistics, retail, e-commerce, consulting and engineering, including Danube Properties, Aramex,…

MUZDALIFAH — After completing their main ritual of standing at Arafat, the core pillar of Hajj, by sunset, pilgrims moved to Muzdalifah in a calm and dignified manner, reciting talbiyah a great deal. Upon their arrival in Muzdalifah, pilgrims performed the Maghrib prayer with three raka’a and Isha prayer shortened in two raka’a at the time of Isha following the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). They are spending the night in Muzdalifah in supplication. The departure from Arafat to Muzdalifah marks the third stage of the pilgrims’ journey through the holy sites. They collect pebbles from…

MAKKAH — The General Authority for Statistics announced on Tuesday that the total number of pilgrims performing Hajj this year reached 1,707,301. According to the authority, 1,546,655 pilgrims arrived from outside Saudi Arabia representing 165 nationalities through the Kingdom’s various entry points, while 160,646 pilgrims were citizens and residents from within the Kingdom. The authority said the total number of male pilgrims from inside and outside Saudi Arabia reached 893,396, compared to 813,905 female pilgrims. Among pilgrims arriving from abroad, 1,485,729 entered through air ports, 54,429 arrived via land crossings and 6,497 came by sea. The statistics also showed that…

His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, has sent a cable of congratulations to President Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana on his country’s Independence Day.  HRH the Crown Prince wished the president continued good health and happiness, and the government and people of Guyana steady progress and prosperity. Source: Riyadh Daily

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·5G accounted for more than 51% of total usage on the Day of Arafah with a year-on-year increase of 16% in 5G adoption.·Enhanced network performance across download speeds, latency, call completion, and operational availability. stc group, Saudi Arabia’s leading digital enabler, has successfully delivered one of the world’s most demanding digital and operational performances on the Day of Arafah.This year, stc group accommodated a historic growth in demand for digital services, while maintaining the highest levels of network stability and operational capacity amid dynamic crowd movements and peak data usage. stc group deployed a suite of cutting-edge innovations built to…