Makkah

Saudi Arabia will introduce electronic identification bracelets for all pilgrims to Makkah starting this year, Saudi media said on Thursday. It’s part of a safety drive a year after the…

Australia’s StayWell Hospitality Group has signed a management agreement for its first ever hotels in Saudi Arabia. Two Park Regis properties are both scheduled to open Makkah in…

The year 2018 will work positively for the two cities of Riyadh and Jeddah. A new report published by Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL) reported a forecast to see an increase of 16,000 new…

The government has rejected calls from local companies and agents abroad to increase the 15-day limit on Umrah visas during Ramadan, as reported in Arab News. In addition, the…

The number of Muslims performing the Umrah pilgrimage is expected to increase with the advent of Ramadan. Latest statistics reveal that around 5.3 million pilgrims have entered the…

Saudi Arabia recently announced its decision to reduce number of foreign pilgrims arriving for Umrah during the peak Ramadan season, as reported in Arab News. This step was being…

The Saudi Commission for Tourism and Antiquities (SCTA) has set up a special project to protect ancient Islamic sites particularly those linked to the Prophet Muhammad and rightly guided…

Etihad Airways has announced plans to launch non-stop daily flights to Medina. The new service will begin effective 1 February 2014. With the addition of the new service, the airline…

A comprehensive 30-year plan to expand the Mina valley so as to accommodate seven million pilgrims has got the approval of the Board of Senior Ulema, as reported by Al-Eqtisadiah Arabic…

Elaf Group of Companies recently announced that the Elaf Jeddah Red Sea Mall hotel has witnessed an increase in hotel bookings compared to 2012.  Ziyad bin Mahfouz, CEO of Elaf Group,…

Gearing up for the Ramadan season, Qatar Executive is offering its service to increased number of travellers planning to fly to Mecca to perform Umrah. The company offers a modern fleet of…

Emirates will operate nearly 60 extra flights to assist pilgrims travelling to Kingdom of Saudi Arabia during the Holy month of Ramadan.  “Umrah is a spiritual experience for Muslims,…

Elaf Group of Companies recently highlighted the progress of Elaf Bakkah Hotel which is on track to open before Ramadan this year.  Elaf Bakkah hotel will further strengthen the Saudi…

The first train from between Makkah and Madinah is expected to start in 52 months according to Al-Shuala Al-Kabida, contracting company of Haramain speed rail project.  “Al-Arab Company…

The Elaf Group of Companies for Travel, Tourism and Hotels recently inked a strategic contract to accommodate 6,000 pilgrims from Egypt during the 1433 Hajj season at the 'Elaf Al Multaqa…

Dubai Islamic Insurance and Reinsurance Company (AMAN), an Islamic Insurance provider in the UAE will be rolling out its three new travel insurance offerings--Musafir, Shengen and the Haj…

Abdul Latif Jameel Real Estate Investment Company (ALJREIC) unveiled plans to invest US$2.7 billion to develop new hotels in Makkah and accommodate growing demand for hospitality services,…