Hajj volunteers on duty at Arar border crossing

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Volunteers from various government and charitable organizations are providing comprehensive support to Iraqi Hajj pilgrims at the Jadidat Arar border crossing in the Northern Borders region. (SPA)
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Volunteers from various government and charitable organizations are providing comprehensive support to Iraqi Hajj pilgrims at the Jadidat Arar border crossing in the Northern Borders region. (SPA)
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Volunteers from various government and charitable organizations are providing comprehensive support to Iraqi Hajj pilgrims at the Jadidat Arar border crossing in the Northern Borders region. (SPA)
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Volunteers from various government and charitable organizations are providing comprehensive support to Iraqi Hajj pilgrims at the Jadidat Arar border crossing in the Northern Borders region. (SPA)
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Volunteers from various government and charitable organizations are providing comprehensive support to Iraqi Hajj pilgrims at the Jadidat Arar border crossing in the Northern Borders region. (SPA)
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Volunteers from various government and charitable organizations are providing comprehensive support to Iraqi Hajj pilgrims at the Jadidat Arar border crossing in the Northern Borders region. (SPA)
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Volunteers from various government and charitable organizations are providing comprehensive support to Iraqi Hajj pilgrims at the Jadidat Arar border crossing in the Northern Borders region. (SPA)
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Volunteers from various government and charitable organizations are providing comprehensive support to Iraqi Hajj pilgrims at the Jadidat Arar border crossing in the Northern Borders region. (SPA)
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Updated 18 May 2025
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Hajj volunteers on duty at Arar border crossing

RIYADH: The Jadidat Arar border crossing in the Northern Borders region continues to welcome Hajj pilgrims arriving from Iraq, with volunteers from various government and charitable organizations providing support.

Teams from the Saudi Red Crescent Authority offer medical services and health education to ensure the safety of pilgrims, delivering urgent care when needed, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Volunteers from the Northern Borders Health Cluster perform medical examinations and monitor health conditions, safeguarding pilgrims’ well-being from arrival to departure.

Volunteers from the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development help organize pilgrim movement, oversee transport and provide logistical support.

They also assist the elderly and people with disabilities, ensuring smooth and accessible mobility, the SPA reported.

Teams from the Ministry of Sport offer guidance at entry points and educate pilgrims on organizational procedures.

Students from Northern Borders University assist with translation, facilitating communication with non-Arabic-speaking pilgrims.

Volunteers from various associations guide pilgrims on entrance and exit routes to ensure smooth movement.

Saudi volunteers ensure pilgrims have a straightforward and enriching Hajj journey, working tirelessly in several sectors to maintain top-level service, according to the SPA.

The annual Islamic pilgrimage — required once in a lifetime for Muslims who are physically and financially able to do so — will begin in Makkah on June 4 and end on June 9.


Ugandan culture, arts, cuisine shine in Riyadh

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Ugandan culture, arts, cuisine shine in Riyadh

RIYADH: The Ugandan culture events under the Global Harmony initiative concluded on Wednesday at Al-Suwaidi Park, one of the Riyadh Season zones.

Organized by the ministry of media in cooperation with the General Entertainment Authority, the two-day events attracted visitors of several nationalities, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Attendees explored Ugandan culture and arts through musical performances, traditional shows, and entertainment programs featuring Ugandan artists and influencers.

Folk groups from various regions of Uganda performed traditional songs and chants, highlighting the country’s heritage.

Participating pavilions displayed traditional clothing, handicrafts, and local cuisine, reflecting Uganda’s cultural diversity, the SPA added.

Ugandan residents expressed pride in seeing their culture presented in Riyadh and introduced to the world, reinforcing the capital’s status as a growing global cultural hub.

They noted that the events offered an opportunity to promote their heritage and strengthen its presence among diverse communities.

This year’s Global Harmony initiative celebrated 14 world cultures, each representing a different community in the Kingdom. Following the Uganda culture events are Ethiopia (Dec. 11-13) and Sudan (Dec. 14–20).