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Jeddah is preparing to celebrate Saudi Founding Day 2026 with an integrated program of heritage and cultural events and decorations that will adorn its streets and main squares.

Learn about the integrated system of services in the courtyards of the Two Holy Mosques, from cooling systems and smart umbrellas to crowd management, to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for pilgrims and visitors.

The Saudi Ministry of Health emphasizes the importance of receiving the meningococcal vaccine 10 days before Umrah. Learn about the vaccine's importance, its history, and how to get it to protect your health.

The Saudi Water Authority has increased the production of the Shuqaiq 5 plant to 665,000 m³ per day for Makkah, achieving a global record in energy efficiency and without any additional costs.

The General Transport Center announces its comprehensive operational plan for transport services in Makkah during Ramadan, with the aim of facilitating the movement of millions of pilgrims and providing safe and smooth transportation.

In a pioneering move, KAUST is launching "active restoration" strategies to protect the coral reefs in the Red Sea, promoting environmental sustainability and supporting Vision 2030.

In a moving sermon, the Imam of the Grand Mosque in Mecca stressed that Ramadan is a month of diligence, hard work, and worship, calling on Muslims to seize its days with good deeds and not with idleness and laziness.

The General Authority for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has announced the start of registration for Itikaf (seclusion for worship) at the Prophet's Mosque during the last ten days of Ramadan. Find the official link, dates, and conditions.

Today's weather forecast: The National Center for Meteorology expects dust-raising winds to continue across large areas of the Kingdom, with warnings of reduced visibility.

Check out the maximum temperatures in Saudi cities according to the National Center for Meteorology report. Dammam recorded 29 degrees Celsius, Riyadh 28, and Jeddah 31 degrees Celsius.