The Company for Cooperative Insurance (Tawuniya) has published a booklet for Hajj, titled “Safe Hajj.” The booklet aims to raise safety awareness among pilgrims and includes health guidelines and tips for the Hajj rituals.
It is the second such booklet published by Tawuniya, in partnership with the Coordination Authority of Pilgrimage Delegation-Operator NGOs, as part of the company’s social responsibility activities and in line with the government’s efforts to serve pilgrims.
The booklet has been distributed among pilgrims free of cost.
It has been published in six languages, namely Arabic, English, Urdu, Tugaloo, Bahasa and Turkish. It includes key information and advice to pilgrims in addition to details on the various guidelines and activities carried out by government entities working toward a successful Hajj season.
Majed Ahmed Al-Bahiti, Tawuniya’s marketing general manager, said: “God granted the Kingdom and its people the honor to serve pilgrims and this is what we seek to achieve as a national commitment and religious responsibility. Tawuniya has designed this booklet as a gift offered by the company to pilgrims to help them in following the government’s guidelines during Hajj to safely perform the pilgrimage.”
The booklet can also be downloaded online from Tawuniya’s social media pages.
“The booklet has a standardized and simple design — it is categorized into chapters listing out the rituals step by step. In addition to health guidelines, it also includes a directory of health centers in the holy sites, emergency numbers, and dedicated facilities in Makkah and Madinah,” Al-Bahiti added.
Al-Bahiti praised the role of the Coordination Authority of Pilgrimage Delegation-Operator NGOs in facilitating the booklet distribution among pilgrims.
Tawuniya distributes Hajj booklet among pilgrims
Tawuniya distributes Hajj booklet among pilgrims
New energy vehicles drive next phase of mobility in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia stands at a defining moment in its mobility transformation. Under Vision 2030, the Kingdom is accelerating its transition toward cleaner, smarter and more connected transport systems.
New energy vehicles are at the center of this shift, offering a pathway to a more sustainable automotive ecosystem. Yet while consumer interest is rising rapidly, converting intent into everyday adoption will depend on how effectively the wider mobility system evolves alongside electric vehicles.
Recent nationwide research by Al-Futtaim highlights the strength of this momentum. More than 70 percent of Saudi residents surveyed are already familiar with NEVs, while nearly eight in 10 say they would consider purchasing one as their next vehicle. Most notably, 80 percent expect to buy an electric vehicle within the next three years, signaling that the transition is moving from aspiration to reality.
Despite this optimism, important barriers remain. Range anxiety continues to be the most frequently cited concern, alongside high purchase prices and long charging times. Practical considerations dominate purchasing decisions, with affordability and access to charging infrastructure outweighing environmental motivations. These findings underline a pressing reality: consumers will embrace NEVs at scale only when electric mobility feels as convenient, reliable and accessible as conventional driving.
For industry leaders, this represents both an opportunity and a responsibility. Jerome Saigot, managing director of Al-Futtaim BYD KSA, said: “Saudi Arabia is building the foundations for a future-ready mobility system under Vision 2030. The opportunity now is to connect the dots, bringing together vehicles, charging infrastructure, consumer education and service capability to unlock confident, large-scale adoption of new energy vehicles.”
Charging networks therefore play a central role in supporting adoption, but they are not the only requirement. NEV uptake is closely linked to how cities are planned, how people commute and how transport systems connect.
Emerging mobility models also point to a more connected future. High levels of openness to mobility-as-a-service, autonomous vehicles and shared transport indicate that Saudi consumers are receptive to innovation. However, these technologies will succeed only if they are embedded within systems that link vehicles, infrastructure, data and urban design.
Successful electric mobility ecosystems need to be built around coordinated rather than isolated initiatives. Electric vehicles perform best when supported by reliable charging, smart traffic management, efficient public transport and well-designed urban environments. In this context, NEVs benefit directly from parallel investment in rail, bus networks, digital platforms and active mobility infrastructure.
Encouragingly, public confidence in Saudi Arabia’s long-term mobility vision remains strong. More than 85 percent of respondents surveyed by Al-Futtaim believe the Kingdom is on track to lead in future mobility. Consumers also clearly identify priorities for continued progress, including expanding charging infrastructure, improving mass transportation and strengthening regulatory frameworks.
For policymakers, investors and industry players, the message is clear. The next phase of mobility transformation must focus on alignment: aligning infrastructure with consumer expectations, aligning innovation with everyday needs, and aligning public and private investment around shared outcomes.
Saudi Arabia’s mobility transition is no longer a distant ambition. It is unfolding now, shaped by confident consumers, ambitious institutions and accelerating technological change. By building connected systems that place people at their center, the Kingdom can ensure that electric mobility becomes a lasting part of its sustainable future.
To explore these insights and recommendations in more detail, download The Future of Mobility in Saudi Arabia.
