Saudi Arabia readies 2.2m Zamzam bottles for Ramadan pilgrims

The National Water Co. has announced the completion of preparations for Ramadan, including a strategic stockpile of 2.2 million bottles of Zamzam water. (X/@HaramainInfo)
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Updated 26 February 2026
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Saudi Arabia readies 2.2m Zamzam bottles for Ramadan pilgrims

  • Project’s daily production capacity reaches 200,000 five-liter bottles to keep pace with the annually increasing demand for the blessed water during Ramadan
  • Production operations at the Zamzam Water Project are carried out according to the latest technologies and in fully automated stages from the well up to bottling

RIYADH: The National Water Co., the official operator of the King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Zamzam Water Project, announced the completion of preparations for the month of Ramadan, including a strategic stockpile exceeding 2.2 million bottles of Zamzam water to meet the needs of pilgrims during the holy month, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

It explained that the project’s daily production capacity reaches 200,000 five-liter bottles to keep pace with the annually increasing demand for the blessed water during Ramadan, with distribution continuing from its main headquarters and through over 750 sales outlets distributed across various regions of the Kingdom. Those wishing may purchase small bottles of 330 ml through the Nusuk application.

Within the framework of serving the Two Holy Mosques, the company confirmed the continued pumping of Zamzam water to the Grand Mosque around the clock, and ongoing coordination with the relevant authorities to supply the Prophet’s Mosque with the blessed water in safe and healthy ways in quantities exceeding 50 million liters daily.

It indicated that production operations at the Zamzam Water Project are carried out according to the latest technologies and in fully automated stages from the well up to bottling, without any human intervention. Advanced laboratories conduct more than 400 tests daily to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety for the blessed water provided to visitors of the Two Holy Mosques.


Saudi FM discusses latest regional developments with several counterparts

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan. (File/AFP)
Updated 03 March 2026
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Saudi FM discusses latest regional developments with several counterparts

RIYADH: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan discussed the latest developments in the region with his counterparts from Egypt, Russia, and Canada on Monday.

Efforts being made to maintain the security and stability of the region were also discussed in separate phone calls with Badr Abdelatty and Sergey Lavrov, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Prince Faisal and Anita Anand exchanged views on issues of common interest.