Smart wristbands initiative to help parents locate children lost in crowds at Makkah Grand Mosque

Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais launches smart wristbands help parents locate lost children in crowds. (SPA)
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Updated 24 April 2022
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Smart wristbands initiative to help parents locate children lost in crowds at Makkah Grand Mosque

  • The presidency distributed nearly 7,000 umbrellas to Umrah performers and visitors to the Grand Mosque

MAKKAH: Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, president of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, launched a wristbands for children initiative, with communication data of relatives inscribed to make it easier for authorities to communicate quickly with parents.
The initiative will distribute bracelets to children accompanying their parents to perform Umrah in case they get lost in crowds at the Grand Mosque.
The undersecretary-general for social and voluntary services, Amjad bin Ayed Al-Hazmi, said the presidency is keen to provide the best services to the Grand Mosque’s visitors.
Meanwhile, the presidency distributed nearly 7,000 umbrellas to Umrah performers and visitors to the Grand Mosque. This initiative “Your Umbrella is in Your Hands” comes to protect Umrah performers from the heat of the sun during Tawaf, and employees who serve the worshippers.

 


Egyptian products, folk arts draw visitors in Makkah

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Egyptian products, folk arts draw visitors in Makkah

MAKKAH: The Egyptian Products Exhibition in Makkah offers a diverse shopping and entertainment experience, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.

Hosted by the Makkah Chamber of Commerce at its Exhibition and Events Center, the event features Egyptian folk arts that highlight the nation’s rich heritage. 

The accompanying program includes performances inspired by traditional and folk arts, reflecting the diversity of Egyptian culture, the SPA added.

These performances are presented alongside displays of traditional handicrafts and heritage products that blend authenticity with modern creativity. 

The inclusion of folk arts aims to enrich the visitor experience beyond shopping, promote cultural exchange, and support Egypt’s cultural presence at events in the Kingdom. 

The exhibition showcases a wide range of Egyptian products, including handicrafts, food, and consumer goods, along with family-friendly entertainment and interactive activities. 

Running until Feb. 1, the exhibition strengthens commercial and cultural ties between Saudi Arabia and Egypt, the SPA reported.