Umrah guests laud Saudi efforts to preserve holy sites

Umrah guests laud Saudi efforts to preserve holy sites
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They toured the facility and learned about the kiswa’s production process and raw materials. (SPA)
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Guests praised ’s efforts to preserve historical sites in Makkah and Madinah, and highlighted projects that recreate the Prophet Muhammad’s journey, enriching visitors’ connections to his life. (SPA)
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They toured the facility and learned about the kiswa’s production process and raw materials. (SPA)
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Updated 01 February 2025

Umrah guests laud Saudi efforts to preserve holy sites

Umrah guests laud Saudi efforts to preserve holy sites

JEDDAH: The third group of guests from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Umrah and Visit, organized by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, visited the King Abdulaziz Complex for the Holy Kaaba kiswa.

They toured the facility and learned about the kiswa’s production process and raw materials, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The guests also visited the Revelation Exhibition in the Hira Cultural District, where they explored the story of the Qur’an’s revelation.

The group includes 250 Umrah performers from 18 African countries, the SPA reported.

Guests praised ’s efforts to preserve historical sites in Makkah and Madinah, and highlighted projects that recreate the Prophet Muhammad’s journey, enriching visitors’ connections to his life.

They acknowledged development projects enhancing the experience for Umrah performers, pilgrims and visitors, according to the SPA.


and Japan mark 70 years of diplomacy in Riyadh

 and Japan mark 70 years of diplomacy in Riyadh
Updated 04 November 2025

and Japan mark 70 years of diplomacy in Riyadh

 and Japan mark 70 years of diplomacy in Riyadh
  • Bilateral ties play a crucial role in promoting regional and global stability, says Saudi official
  • ‘Tireless work between the two friendly countries can push mutual relations to a new stage’

RIYADH: and Japan held a ceremony in the capital Riyadh on Monday to commemorate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between their countries.

During a speech, Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Waleed Al-Khereiji highlighted the strong relationship between and Japan. He said that their cooperation, which began in 1955, plays a crucial role in promoting regional and global stability and prosperity.

“The tireless work between the two friendly countries can push mutual relations to a new stage,” he said. Al-Khereiji highlighted that the Saudi-Japan Vision 2030 established a comprehensive strategic partnership to achieve common goals, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

He expressed the Kingdom’s desire to enhance its relationship with Japan and achieve greater growth and prosperity for both countries, the SPA added.

is the primary supplier of crude oil to Japan, and Japan has become a significant partner for the Kingdom in trade and investment. Under Saudi-Japan Vision 2030, the two countries have agreed to enhance cooperation, including efforts in decarbonization, as highlighted in a blog post by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.