JEDDAH: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah continues to receive visitors at its pavilion in Jeddah’s Cultural Park, introducing its initiatives and future projects.
The pavilion takes visitors on a 3D virtual tour of the holy sites, and briefs them on the services and equipment provided by the Kingdom at those sites.
The pavilion showcases the programs dedicated to receiving and bidding farewell to pilgrims at King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah.
There are also smart platforms that aim to enrich the Hajj and Umrah experience, and facilitate the journey and performance of rituals.
The pavilion highlighted the launch of the Hajj Capsule — rooms made of plastic and fiberglass to accommodate pilgrims. Visitors were also briefed on the value of serving pilgrims.
Hajj, Umrah Ministry pavilion showcases projects
Hajj, Umrah Ministry pavilion showcases projects
- There are smart platforms that aim to enrich the Hajj and Umrah experience, and facilitate the journey and performance of rituals
Limited fire at Ras Tanura refinery brought under control following debris from intercepted drones: Saudi ministry
- No Injuries or impact on supplies reported after limited fire at the Ras Tanura refinery, official source at Ministry of Energy says
RIYADH: An official source at the Saudi Ministry of Energy stated that at 7:04 am on Monday, the Ras Tanura oil refinery sustained limited damage as a result of debris from the interception of two drones in its vicinity.
The incident resulted in a limited fire, which was immediately contained by emergency response teams. No injuries or fatalities were reported.
Some operational units at the refinery were shut down as a precautionary measure, without any impact on the supply of petroleum products to local markets.
Meanwhile, Saudi Defense Ministry spokesman Major General Turki al-Maliki also confirmed that two drones attempting to target the Ras Tanura refinery were intercepted successfully.
Al-Maliki told to Al Arabiya News Channel that no civilian casualties were reported as a result of the interception, noting that the small fire that broke out inside the refinery due to falling debris was quickly brought under control.
