Hadiyah association exchanges Eid greetings with pilgrims

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Turki Al-Hetershi, Hadiyah’s executive director, said the gathering gave the organization an opportunity to meet pilgrims and share their experiences. (SPA)
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Turki Al-Hetershi, Hadiyah’s executive director, said the gathering gave the organization an opportunity to meet pilgrims and share their experiences. (SPA)
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Updated 27 April 2023
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Hadiyah association exchanges Eid greetings with pilgrims

  • The pilgrims’ departure center on the Makkah-Jeddah highway provided authentic Arabian hospitality

MAKKAH: The Hajj and Mu’tamer’s Gift Charitable Association, also known as Hadiyah, exchanged gifts with pilgrims before wishing them a fond farewell at Eid Al-Fitr.

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah event was held at the pilgrims’ departure center on the Makkah-Jeddah highway.

It provided authentic Arabian hospitality, including Saudi coffee, holiday candies, gifts, light meals, and massage chairs in the center.

Turki Al-Hetershi, Hadiyah’s executive director, said the gathering gave the organization an opportunity to meet pilgrims and share their experiences before they left the Kingdom after performing their Umrah rituals and visiting Al-Mustafa Mosque.

He added that Hadiyah carries out directives in taking care of pilgrims while they perform their rituals.
 


ZATCA thwarts massive captagon smuggling attempt at Al-Haditha border

Updated 30 January 2026
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ZATCA thwarts massive captagon smuggling attempt at Al-Haditha border

  • Following the seizure, ZATCA coordinated with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control, leading to the arrest of two individuals

RIYADH: The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority at the Al-Haditha border crossing intercepted an attempt to smuggle 269,411 captagon pills hidden in a commercial food consignment during a routine inspection.

The authority thwarted the attempt to smuggle the contraband using advanced security technologies, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Following the seizure, ZATCA coordinated with the General Directorate of Narcotics Control, leading to the arrest of two individuals intended to receive the shipment in the Kingdom.

ZATCA spokesperson Hamoud Al-Harbi reaffirmed the authority’s commitment to tightening border security as a core strategic pillar to protect society from the prohibited goods.

The authority encourages the public to support national security by reporting smuggling activities via the confidential number 1910 or email at [email protected].

Through these channels, the authority receives information related to smuggling crimes and violations of the Unified Customs Law with complete confidentiality, and a financial reward is granted to those providing the tip-off if the information is accurate.

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