Riyadh — Sunday 7 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH (May 24, 2026)
A day full of updates in the Kingdom today. Here are the top 3 quick news:
💰 May salaries are paid today
The Ministry of Finance deposited today the salaries of government sector employees for May 2026, after advancing the date to be Sunday, May 24 instead of May 27, coinciding with Eid al-Adha and in order to enable employees to meet Eid needs.
According to the official salary schedule on the website mof.gov.sa, the salary is paid today, the 7th of Dhu al-Hijjah, which allows everyone to prepare for Eid, buy sacrifices, and Eid supplies comfortably before the days of Tashreeq.
The decision received widespread positive interaction among employees in all regions of the Kingdom, especially with the increase in spending during the Hajj and Eid season.
🕋 Today is the Day of Tarwiyah.. Tomorrow is the Stand at Arafah
Today is 7 Dhu al-Hijjah — the Day of Tarwiyah — when Hajjis head to Mina to spend the Day of Tarwiyah in preparation for the Day of Arafah.
Tomorrow, Monday, 8 Dhu al-Hijjah (May 25) is the Day of Arafah, the greatest day of Hajj, and will see large numbers of pilgrims at the Plain of Arafat to perform the greatest rite.
All security and service sectors are on full alert, and the Minister of the National Guard stood this morning to check the readiness of the forces participating in securing the Hajj season. The Air Force, Air Defense, and chemical and biological counter-terrorism units have also been deployed to secure the pilgrims.
🔔 Notice: The temperature on the Day of Tarwiyah in Mecca reaches 45 degrees Celsius. The Meteorological Authority has set up 8 stations to monitor severe weather phenomena. Make sure to drink plenty of water.
🏅 Saudi Arabia wins 5 international awards at the Asian Physics Olympiad
In a new scientific achievement, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia won 5 international awards at the 2026 Asian Physics Olympiad held in Korea. The awards include medals and advanced positions, reflecting the excellent level of education and training for Saudi students in scientific fields.
📰 Summary
3 news items that combine the material, spiritual, and scientific: your salaries are in the accounts ☑️, the pilgrims are in Mina 🕋, and the students are raising the name of the Kingdom high in international forums 🏅.
Sources:
Ministry of Finance — 2026 Salary Schedule
Okaz — Saudi Arabia achieves 5 awards at the Asian Physics Olympiad
Okaz — Meteorology: Temperature on the Day of Tarwiyah is 45 degrees
