A Saudi researcher is making waves with an AI-powered invention that blends heritage and technology in a surprising way 🐪🤖Plus, a family initiative celebrating everything from top grades to wedding plans has people talking 👏✨

As pilgrims perform their Farewell Tawaf and begin their journey home, Saudi is already reopening Umrah and preparing for Hajj 1448.Here's everything you need to know 🇸🇦✨

In today's episode of Lovin Riyadh Daily, we dive into the global praise flooding Saudi Arabia following the incredibly successful management of over 1.6 million pilgrims during Hajj 2026. We also honor the memory of beloved Saudi journalist Bashayer Al Qaboos after her beautiful passing while in sujood on the Day of Arafah. Finally, we check out UFC legend Khabib Nurmagomedov's spiritual Eid trip to Makkah and Madinah, including his mandatory traditional Saudi feast stop.

We honor the memory of respected Saudi journalist Bashayer Al Qaboos following her sudden passing on the Day of Arafah 🕊️🖤, and look at the emotional scenes from Makkah as pilgrims perform the Farewell Tawaf 🕋✨#lovinriyadh 

Two children quietly thanking Hajj security personnel one cup of coffee at a time 🕋✨Plus a small bicycle accident that unexpectedly turned into a beautiful moment of kindness and respect 🥹🤍

One of the most emotional moments of Hajj unfolded at Mount Arafat this year 🥹Plus the fascinating history behind the Kaaba’s sacred Kiswa and the tradition many people don’t fully know about 🕋✨

Today’s Day of Arafah episode looks at the quiet traditions filling the Grand Mosque with serenity ✨And the extraordinary healthcare operation working around the clock to protect millions of pilgrims during Hajj 🚑🤍

A Saudi football star reaches a historic milestone in Europe ⚽🏆Plus, a World Cup artwork sparks a major conversation online 🎨🌍👀Tune in for the stories everyone’s talking about. 🎙️✨

Riyadh might actually be working on making summers more bearable ☀️👀Plus the heartwarming reason a Grand Mosque security officer speaking Russian went viral online 🇸🇦

Rama delivers the top national security and travel stories inside Saudi Arabia today. The Royal Saudi Air Force takes to the skies over Makkah while traffic authorities finalize a complete ban on unauthorized vehicles entering the Holy Sites starting 5 Dhu Al-Hijjah. Additionally, security patrols arrest social media Hajj fraudsters, the Ministry of Interior records nearly 9,000 residency and labor violations in a week, and GACA updates airport regulations regarding portable power banks on aircraft.