Saudi Hajj gift association Hadiyah to serve 2.9 million pilgrims this year

The initiative aims to enrich the spiritual journey of pilgrims by upholding human and moral values from the moment of arrival to departure. (SPA)
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Updated 29 May 2025
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Saudi Hajj gift association Hadiyah to serve 2.9 million pilgrims this year

RIYADH: The Hajj and Mutamer’s Gift Charitable Association, or Hadiyah, has launched its field and creative service programs to benefit nearly 3 million pilgrims during the 2025 Hajj season, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

According to SPA, the initiative aims to enrich the spiritual journey of pilgrims by upholding human and moral values from the moment of arrival to departure. Hadiyah’s efforts extend across all points of entry — land, sea and air — facilitating access to Makkah, Madinah and the holy sites.
 
Turki Al-Hetershi, Hadiyah’s executive director, said that the association was preparing to serve 2.9 million Hajj and Umrah pilgrims and visitors this year.

He said that Hadiyah would focus on enhancing the pilgrim experience through innovative initiatives and strategic community partnerships.


Saudi foreign minister arrives in Poland on official visit

Updated 26 January 2026
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Saudi foreign minister arrives in Poland on official visit

  • Prince Faisal bin Farhan will meet Polish counterpart on Monday

LONDON: Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, arrived in the Polish capital, Warsaw, on an official visit on Sunday.

He is scheduled to meet on Monday with Radoslaw Sikorski, the Polish Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

They will discuss relations between the two countries and ways to strengthen them across various fields, SPA added.