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Makkah, June 17, 2026(Kamran Raja): The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque successfully completed the annual replacement of the Holy Kaaba’s Kiswa for the year 1448 AH in just three hours, marking a significant operational achievement that reflects the Kingdom’s high level of preparedness, technical expertise, and organizational excellence. The Kiswa changing ceremony, one of the most precise and sensitive operations associated with the Holy Kaaba, was carried out according to a meticulously planned schedule and under the highest standards of safety and quality. The swift completion of the process demonstrates the Authority’s advanced operational capabilities and the continuous development of national expertise in serving the Two Holy...

Makkah, June 15, 2026(Kamran Raja): The annual replacement of the Holy Kaaba’s Kiswa (covering) is drawing near, marking one of the most significant and revered events associated with Islam’s holiest site. As the beginning of the new Hijri year approaches, skilled Saudi craftsmen are carrying out the final stages of the process, culminating months of meticulous work and devotion.The replacement of the Kiswa is a scene eagerly anticipated by millions of Muslims around the world. It represents not only a religious tradition of profound significance but also the culmination of a comprehensive process that combines craftsmanship, technical expertise, and deep reverence for the sanctity of the Holy Kaaba.As preparations enter their final phase, the area surrounding the Kaaba is transfor...

Makkah, June 15, 2026(Kamran Raja): The final stages of producing the new Holy Kaaba Kiswa have been successfully completed at the King Abdulaziz Complex for the Holy Kaaba Kiswa in Makkah, underscoring the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s unwavering commitment to serving the Two Holy Mosques through a blend of advanced technology and exceptional craftsmanship.Head of the Department for Assembling and Sewing the Kaaba Kiswa, Salah Al-Sulami, stated that the production process begins with the preparation of a white cotton inner lining covering all four sides of the Holy Kaaba. This lining is then carefully joined with intricately embroidered black silk panels adorned with Islamic inscriptions and decorative motifs.Each silk panel measures approximately 14 meters in length and one meter in ...

Abha, Saudi Arabia, 15 June 2026(Kamran Raja): Governor of Aseer Region and Chairman of the Aseer Development Authority, Prince Turki bin Talal bin Abdulaziz, officially launched the Aseer Summer Season 2026 today, marking a major step in the Kingdom’s efforts to enhance tourism and position Aseer as a premier year-round global destination under Saudi Vision 2030. The initiative is being implemented with the support of the Ministry of Tourism, the Saudi Tourism Authority, and the National Events Center as part of a comprehensive strategy to strengthen the region’s tourism sector and stimulate economic growth.The season is expected to attract more than three million visitors through a diverse program featuring 122 events and 100 bookable experiences. Organizers anticipate the creation o...