The King Abdulaziz Foundation for Research and Archives has published a historical map marking the places in Madinah where the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) offered prayers.
IslamEach umbrella spans about 25.5 m square, weighs about 40 tonnes and shades over 900 people when open; 436 misting fans, rain drainage and more than 1,000 lights are built in.
The bus fare from Madinah airport to the city has been cut to 3.45 Saudi riyals, and new routes and stops have opened.
IslamRua Al Madinah east of the Prophet's Mosque plans 47,000 hotel rooms by 2030; in Makkah the King Salman Gate and Masar Makkah projects advance, with a goal of serving 30 million Umrah pilgrims a year.
IslamMalik ibn Anas, known as the imam of the city of the Hijra, taught hadith and law at the Prophet's Mosque for about six decades and compiled al-Muwatta; writer Ahmad Sabbir tells his story in Prothom Alo.
EnvironmentThe Madinah Municipality has launched a Green City Initiative that aims to plant 2.1 million trees across the Saudi city, the Saudi Press Agency reported on 20 October 2025, with smart tags to monitor each tree.
