Shaza Makkah Hotel marks Int’l Women’s Day
Embodying the very essence of Shaza Hotels, one of the leading luxury hotel brands in the Middle East, Shaza Makkah is dedicated to offering hospitality inspired by the legendary caravanserais stationed along the fabled Silk Route in bygone days.
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Saudi Arabia Government Hasnt Abolished Hajj & Umrah Free Of 2,000 Riyals
The Saudi Arabia government hasnt abolished Hajj and Umrah free of 2,000 riyals despite of PTI government repeated requests
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Immigration process for Hajj pilgrims to be completed in country: Minister
State Minister for Religious Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah on Sunday said the government is trying to complete the pre- arrival immigration process of the Hajj pilgrims in the country instead of Saudi Arabia from this year. “We are trying to complete the pre-arrival immigration process…
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Egypt's tourism minister says ministry will abide by court ruling cancelling extra Umrah fees
Egypt's tourism minister says ministry will abide by court ruling cancelling extra Umrah fees
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Jeddah museum to showcase Arab, Islamic heritage
JEDDAH: The amazing architecture of the Abdul Raouf Khalil Museum takes us on an astonishing journey back to the Jeddah of the old days where wooden carvings dominated most of the urban architecture, especially doors and windows. The museum will open its doors to visitors of the Jeddah Global Village, Saudi Arabia’s first multicultural festival, from March 25 until April 24.
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Saudi tourism body launches tour guide training in Madinah
MADINAH: The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) in Madinah organized two tour guide training sessions last week, in cooperation with the National Center for Human Resources Development (Takamul). The five-day sessions took on 32 trainees, introducing them to the tasks of tour guides, including presenting historical information to people with no prior
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Makkah Millennium Hotel honors its female workers
Saad Khayat, General Manager, Makkah Millennium Hotel and Towers, recognized the achievements of women and listing down action points to empower the women workforce in the organization, and encourage them to start a conversation that matters. As a token of appreciation, a gift distribution ceremony for each female employee was held.
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Forum explores Makkah’s investment potential
MAKKAH: The second Makkah Economic Forum kicked off on Saturday at the Hilton Jabal Omar, led by the governor of Makkah, Prince Khalid Al-Faisal. Prince Khalid welcomed delegates, including government ministers, business figures and other members of the royal family, to the forum, which runs until March 26.
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New technologies help increase number of flights, passengers in Saudi Arabia’s airports — GACA
JEDDAH: New technologies applied in Saudi Arabia's airports has contributed to aviation growth in the Kingdom and has provided solutions for passenger’s trips, air cargo and investments, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has said. GACA earlier reported an 8 percent increase in passenger numbers and 4 percent in flight rates in 2018.
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PWD-friendly infrastructure rebuilds completed in Two Holy Cities, Saudi Arabia tells UN
JEDDAH: Major infrastructure rebuilds to aid disabled people have been completed in Makkah and Madinah, the United Nations heard on Thursday. Dr. Bandar Al-Aiban, president of the Saudi Human Rights Commission (HRC), made the announcement in Geneva during the 21st session of the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
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Egyptian honor for Makkah’s historian
Egyptian honor for Makkah’s historian
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Saudi ICT sector holds key to growth, forum told
RIYADH: Information and communications technology (ICT) is one of the main drivers of development in today’s world, a Riyadh forum on “Digital Transformation for an Ambitious Country” has been told. In his opening speech to the annual Communications and Information Technology Indicators Forum, Abdul Aziz Al-Ruwais, governor of the Communications and Information Technology
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