Millions of pilgrims benefit from Grand Mosque services during Ramadan

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Updated 03 April 2023
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Millions of pilgrims benefit from Grand Mosque services during Ramadan

MAKKAH: Millions of Umrah pilgrims, worshipers and visitors of the Grand Mosque have been served during the first ten days of the holy month of Ramadan, Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.

The General Presidency of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and Prophet’s Mosque continues to provide services and facilities throughout Ramadan, the report added.

More than 653,000 individuals have benefited from spatial guidance in various international languages, 982,000 beneficiaries have been registered using various voluntary services, and 62,500 individuals have used brochures and pamphlets during the holy month.

Some 32,635 people with disabilities have benefited from the sites equipped with services that suit their needs. 

The Ramadan Exhibitions at the Grand Mosque has received around 118,000 visits, while 45,560 individuals have used Tawaf services.

Nearly 720,000 people have benefited from the digital awareness services and more than 1.5 million visitors have taken advantage of the field awareness services.

The General Presidency has also distributed over half a million Zamzam water bottles, and around 9,500 wristbands to young visitors during the first ten days of Ramadan.

In addition, more than 230,000 liters of disinfectants and sterilizers for surfaces, carpets, and hand sanitisers have been used, while artificial intelligence (AI) and bio-care robots have consumed over 91 thousand litres of sterilisers.


King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve plants 10,000 arta trees

Updated 13 February 2026
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King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve plants 10,000 arta trees

  • Authority CEO Maher Al-Gothmi said the collaboration exemplified the institutional integration required to meet Saudi Green Initiative and Vision 2030 goals

RIYADH: An initiative to plant 10,000 arta trees in the Al-Dahna sands has been launched by the King Abdulaziz Royal Reserve Development Authority, in partnership with the Green Dahna Association.

The project involves 300 volunteers from government agencies and educational institutions with the aim of rehabilitating local ecosystems and promoting environmental stewardship.

Chosen for its high adaptability to harsh desert climates and its effectiveness in soil stabilization, the arta tree is a strategic investment in biodiversity and desertification control.

Authority CEO Maher Al-Gothmi said the collaboration exemplified the institutional integration required to meet Saudi Green Initiative and Vision 2030 goals.

It also ensures the sustainability of natural resources for future generations through research and community engagement.