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French consul general visits factory in Makkah where Kaaba cover is made

Kiswa cloth is made of more than 670 kilograms of raw silk, dyed black inside the complex, 120 kilograms of gold threads and 100 kilograms of silver threads
About 200 craftsmen and administrators, all trained and qualified Saudi nationals, are engaged in producing the majestic black cover

By SPA · 11 October 2019

Child Support Line campaign kicks off in Makkah schools

By SPA · 30 September 2019

Heavy rains and bad weather hit Makkah and Madinah in Saudi Arabia

By Arab News · 29 September 2019

Brig. Gen. Prince Bader bin Saud bin Mohammed Al-Saud, assistant commander for special forces security at Makkah’s Grand Mosque

By Arab News · 23 September 2019

Islamic affairs minister highlights Saudi effort to spread moderation

By SPA · 09 September 2019

Madinah hosts innovation of libraries event

By SPA · 09 September 2019

Dubai and Makkah top global tourism big spenders list with $50bn in receipts

By Arab News · 05 September 2019

Extreme-sports star hails the transformation of Saudi Arabia

By HUSSAM AL-MAYMAN · 05 September 2019

New agency to facilitate visitors to holy cities in Saudi Arabia

By Arab News · 04 September 2019

Makkah’s Grand Mosque courtyard extension project nears completion

By Arab News · 22 August 2019

Makkah honors designer of ‘gateway to the heart of Islam’

By Rawan Radwan · 22 August 2019

The Prophet’s Sacred Chamber: A ‘must visit’ destination for pilgrims in Saudi Arabia

By SPA · 21 August 2019

Iraqi Hajj chief, other Muslim dignitaries, shown how Kaaba cover is made

By SPA · 20 August 2019

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