Race against time to fix Jeddah Haramain station
Massive fire at the station on Sept. 29 has temporarily suspended movement of the trains on the Makkah-Jeddah-Madinah route.
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10,000 buses ready to transport Umrah pilgrims and worshipers
The sources said that there are luxurious buses for those wishing to be taken to the airports. The syndicate is coordinating with the Public Transport Authority (PTA) to approve the buses that will transport Umrah performers from the car parking lots and hotels.
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Free ride if taxi meter is not down, says PTA
The rule applies to public taxis, family taxis and airport taxis, the PTA stipulated in its updated regulation for organizing taxis and vehicles using ride sharing apps.
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Haramain railway network to resume operations in 30 days
The Haramain high-speed rail network will resume operations within 30 days after being forced to halt services because of a fire that took place on Sunday, according to media reports.
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GACA arrangements well in place for tourists at four airports
These areas are provided Internet services at the arrival lounges as part of improving and developing the experiences of visitors; upgrading facilities and services; and easing procedures of visitors to the Kingdom.
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Naqvi chairs 'Hajj review meeting'
Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Friday chaired a review meeting to take stock of the preparations for the next Hajj, an annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca.
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Inclement weather warning in Madinah
The Civil Defense calls on all to follow the weather conditions and any alerts or warnings on the weather by GAMEP.
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SCTH: Women allowed accommodation in tourism facilities without a mahram
SCTH directives make it compulsory for a woman to present her original national identity card or family register and for the expatriate women their passport when they apply to stay in the tourism facilities.
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Public Prosecution to verify any suspected crime in rail station fire
The man claimed that he had supportive documents to prove it. Eventually, the competent department to investigate the crimes at the Public Prosecution interrogated him and recorded his testimony.
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Rainy season begins in two weeks: Expert
Al-Ahmadi said last Friday witnessed the beginning of autumn, which is considered to be an early onset of the season. It is expected to continue in the first week of October.
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Haramain Train to resume service within 30 days
Al-Amoudi said that all the concerned agencies are giving top priority for the directives of the King and the Crown Prince to provide the most efficient and best services to the pilgrims and visitors for their travel between Makkah and Madinah.
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Saudi Arabia launches investigation into cause of fire that ripped through high-speed railway station
Saudi civil defense chiefs began an investigation on Monday into the fire that engulfed the showpiece Haramain high-speed railway station in Jeddah. Eleven people were injured when the blaze tore through the station in the Sulaymaniyah district on Sunday.
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