Saudi Crown Prince visits Islam’s holiest site in Makkah, enters Kaaba

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Joined by government ministers he looked at the building work. (SPA)
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The Crown Prince was shown the expansion works in the Grand Mosque. (SPA)
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Like all Muslims, he also touched the Kaaba. (SPA)
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He went to the Kaaba in the center of the Grand Mosque. (SPA)
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Which he then kissed. (SPA)
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Meanwhile, as the Crown Prince and ministers visited, Muslims continued to worship. (SPA)
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He prayed alongside other Muslims. (SPA)
Updated 12 February 2019
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Saudi Crown Prince visits Islam’s holiest site in Makkah, enters Kaaba

  • The Saudi Crown Prince was briefed on the expansion works at the mosque
  • During his time visiting he also took the opportunity to pray

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been photographed during a visit to the Grand Mosque in Makkah where he was briefed on the current expansion project aimed at expanding the area for Muslims to pray.




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During his visit he took a moment to pray. He also entered the Kaaba and kissed the Black Stone, while worshippers watched.




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The Crown Prince had met with government ministers prior to his visit to the holy site, and he was briefed on the ongoing works.




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He also went into the Kaaba and onto the roof of the historic structure looking down on the white circumambulation area, where Muslims walk around as part of Umrah.

 


Prince Sattam University to showcase innovative solutions, emerging technologies at World Defense Show

Updated 07 February 2026
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Prince Sattam University to showcase innovative solutions, emerging technologies at World Defense Show

  • The university’s participation is expected to enhance integration between scientific research and defense industries

RIYADH: Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz University is to take part in the World Defense Show, organized by the General Authority for Military Industries, which takes place from Feb. 8-12 at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center.

The university’s participation in this international event marks a strategic step aimed at strengthening the role of Saudi academic institutions in the national research and development ecosystem.

The university is capable of achieving that by highlighting its applied research outputs and emerging technologies in the fields of defense and security in a way that enhances the efficiency of national industries and provides innovative, actionable solutions to address security and technological challenges.

The university will showcase at its exhibition pavilion a range of distinguished innovations developed within its premises, including artificial intelligence and robotics technologies, advanced control and monitoring systems, and intelligent surveillance systems.

The achievements reflect the university’s commitment to leveraging scientific research to serve vital national sectors, aligning with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 in developing national human capabilities and supporting the transition to a knowledge-based and innovation-driven national economy.

The university’s participation is expected to enhance integration between scientific research and defense industries, open new channels of collaboration with global and local institutions and companies, attract attention to the applied research produced by the university, and encourage researchers and students to engage in major national projects.