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

黑料社区鈥檚 Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance is delivering comprehensive religious programming to serve pilgrims via its YouTube channel. (Screenshot)
黑料社区鈥檚 Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance is delivering comprehensive religious programming to serve pilgrims via its YouTube channel. (Screenshot)
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Updated 02 June 2025

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

黑料社区鈥檚 Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance is delivering religious programming to serve pilgrims.
  • Digital media forms the cornerstone of the ministry鈥檚 contemporary outreach strategy, SPA said

RIYADH: 黑料社区鈥檚 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鈥檚 digital strategy features four daily lectures in three distinct programs: 鈥淏arnamaj Dahawi鈥 (Religious Program), 鈥淜hayr Al-Ayyam鈥 (Best of Days) and the fourth iteration of 鈥淗ajj Talk,鈥 with broadcasts continuing through 13/12/1446 AH (June 9, 2025).

鈥淩eligious Program鈥 episodes are broadcast twice daily at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m., while 鈥淏est of Days鈥 airs at 4 p.m. The flagship 鈥淗ajj Talk鈥 program concludes the daily schedule at 6 p.m. This systematic approach shows the ministry鈥檚 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.

鈥淗ajj Talk鈥 distinguishes itself by focusing on prophetic values, delivered through modern presentation methods while extracting practical guidance from the Prophet Mohammed鈥檚 pilgrimage example.

According to SPA, digital media forms the cornerstone of the ministry鈥檚 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.


Riyadh mayor launches municipal transformation program

Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf, Riyadh Mayor. (SPA)
Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf, Riyadh Mayor. (SPA)
Updated 04 October 2025

Riyadh mayor launches municipal transformation program

Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf, Riyadh Mayor. (SPA)
  • The aim of the program is to improve the efficiency of city operations 鈥 raising the quality of services provided to beneficiaries 鈥 and align them with the needs of residents and the particularities of each geographic sector of the Saudi capital

RIYADH: Riyadh Mayor Prince Faisal bin Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf has launched the Riyadh Municipal Transformation Program, which aims to keep pace with the rapid growth witnessed by the capital, in response to the city鈥檚 needs and in a manner befitting its global status.

The program is intended to ensure the ability to provide services that match the scale of existing and future projects, as well as the global events that Riyadh will be hosting in the coming years.

The aim of the program is to improve the efficiency of city operations 鈥 raising the quality of services provided to beneficiaries 鈥 and align them with the needs of residents and the particularities of each geographic sector of the Saudi capital.

This will be achieved by transforming all of Riyadh鈥檚 16 sub-municipalities into five sectors tasked with providing both direct and indirect municipal services.

 


黑料社区 marks World Animal Day

黑料社区 marks World Animal Day
Updated 04 October 2025

黑料社区 marks World Animal Day

黑料社区 marks World Animal Day
  • The society coordinates with regional and international associations, trains interested parties, consults with government and private agencies to overcome obstacles, and represents the Kingdom in international animal welfare forums

JEDDAH: 黑料社区 marked World Animal Day, observed annually on Oct. 4, to raise awareness about animal protection and care while intensifying efforts to advance global animal welfare standards.

The Saudi Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture leads the Kingdom鈥檚 efforts by organizing exhibitions and events for all segments of society, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

It aims to strengthen communication with stakeholders and support veterinary facilities.

The Saudi Animal Welfare Society, also known as Refq, complements these efforts by promoting a culture of animal welfare in line with Islamic teachings, working to reduce the spread of stray animals through scientific principles, providing treatment and shelter, facilitating re-adoption, and curbing poaching, the SPA reported.

The society also coordinates with regional and international associations, trains interested parties, consults with government and private agencies to overcome obstacles, and represents the Kingdom in international animal welfare forums.

 


Math competition seeks to discover 黑料社区鈥檚 best young brains

Children from private and public schools can apply and the registration process will remain open until Nov. 9. (SPA)
Children from private and public schools can apply and the registration process will remain open until Nov. 9. (SPA)
Updated 04 October 2025

Math competition seeks to discover 黑料社区鈥檚 best young brains

Children from private and public schools can apply and the registration process will remain open until Nov. 9. (SPA)
  • Youngsters will have the chance to win prizes and take part in a summer math camp to be hosted next year by KAUST and the University of Cambridge in the UK

JEDDAH: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology has launched a competition to find the most talented middle and high school students in mathematics.

Youngsters will have the chance to win prizes and take part in a summer math camp to be hosted next year by KAUST and the University of Cambridge in the UK.

The competition adheres to international standards for algebra, geometry, combinatorics and number theory and provides a pathway to KAUST's pre-university academic programs.

Children from private and public schools can apply and the registration process will remain open until Nov. 9. The preliminary rounds will take place in several cities on Dec. 13, with the final to be held at KAUST from April 3-5 next year.

Further information is available from the KAUST website.

 


GCC secretary general praises region鈥檚 health care system

GCC secretary general praises region鈥檚 health care system
Updated 04 October 2025

GCC secretary general praises region鈥檚 health care system

GCC secretary general praises region鈥檚 health care system
  • Albudaiwi highlighted advances in disease prevention, workforce training and medical services, saying the region now surpasses global averages in health indices

RIYADH: Jasem Albudaiwi, secretary-general of the Gulf Cooperation Council, praised the progress of the region鈥檚 health system at the 11th meeting of the Committee of GCC Health Ministers chaired by president of the session Ahmed Al-Awadhi, Kuwaiti minister of health, in Kuwait on Saturday.

Albudaiwi highlighted advances in disease prevention, workforce training and medical services, saying the region now surpasses global averages in health indices, according to a report by the General Secretariat.

鈥淭he GCC countries are working in partnership with the World Health Organization on the project to accredit the Healthy Cities Program, which seeks to achieve the highest level of health and well-being in sustainable and socially effective cities,鈥 he said.

 


Hail camel auction sales top $1.5m

Hail camel auction sales top $1.5m
Updated 04 October 2025

Hail camel auction sales top $1.5m

Hail camel auction sales top $1.5m
  • The 10-day event also gives visitors the chance to enjoy a range of cultural and social activities

RIYADH: Sales at an auction in Hail for rare and distinctive camel breeds topped SR5.7 million ($1.5 million) in its opening week, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The event, in Al-Qaid, on the outskirts of the northern city, is one of the largest of its kind in the region and provides an important boost to the local economy.

The 10-day event also gives visitors the chance to enjoy a range of cultural and social activities.

Camel breeding is a revered tradition in the Kingdom and while the animals were once vital for people鈥檚 survival, today they are more valued for their sporting prowess.

The finest racing camels can fetch huge sums at auction. The value of sales in the preliminary round of the 2023 Crown Prince Camel Festival topped SR3 billion.

One of the most expensive camels ever sold was bought by Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashed al-Maktoum in 2008 for more than $2.7 million, the WAM news agency reported.