Etihad's Abu Dhabi-Madinah flights move to daytime hours
4 October 2017

Etihad's Abu Dhabi-Madinah flights move to daytime hours

Etihad Airways is re-timing its daily Abu Dhabi – Madinah flights to a daytime operation and will also introduce three additional weekly services during the peak winter period.

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Oman Air ferries Umrah passengers to Madinah in partnership with The Traveller Global Pvt Ltd
4 October 2017

Oman Air ferries Umrah passengers to Madinah in partnership with The Traveller Global Pvt Ltd

Oman Air ferries Umrah passengers to Madinah in partnership with The Traveller Global Pvt Ltd, Oman Air recently facilitated a group of 78 pilgrims from Sri Lanka to fly to Madinah for Ummrah in the New Islamic Year. This was the first Ummrah pilgrim group to arrive in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia 

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Makkah emir signs SR3.2 billion public transport contract
4 October 2017

Makkah emir signs SR3.2 billion public transport contract

Prince Khaled Al Faisal, emir of Makkah, adviser to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and president of the Makkah Development Authority, signed on Tuesday a contract worth SR3.2 billion for Makkah public transport system.

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On behalf of King, Makkah Emir washes Kaaba
3 October 2017

On behalf of King, Makkah Emir washes Kaaba

On behalf of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman, Emir of Makkah Prince Khaled Al-Faisal washed the Holy Kaaba on Monday.

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Revealed: Saudi Arabia's plan to improve Hajj, Umrah experience
3 October 2017

Revealed: Saudi Arabia's plan to improve Hajj, Umrah experience

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund set to launch company to lead major expansion around Makkah's Grand Mosque Construction,Culture & Society,Middle East

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Saudi court clears Binladin Group in deadly crane crash
2 October 2017

Saudi court clears Binladin Group in deadly crane crash

A Saudi Arabian court has cleared the Binladin Group of responsibility for the 2015 collapse of a crane in Makkah which killed 100 people, the Saudi press reported on Monday.

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Centre to unveil new Hajj policy this week, Mumbai-Jeddah sea route to be revived
1 October 2017

Centre to unveil new Hajj policy this week, Mumbai-Jeddah sea route to be revived

The Centre is expected to come out with a new Hajj Yatra policy this week aiming to ensure a smooth pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia, government sources have said.

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‘Appz World’Apps made in Saudi exhibit at ‘Appz World’
30 September 2017

‘Appz World’Apps made in Saudi exhibit at ‘Appz World’

NEARLY one hundred Saudi app developers exhibited at 'Appz World;, a forum linking entrepreneurs with potential investors.

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Top 5 Benefits of Holy Pilgrimage on Participants
29 September 2017

Top 5 Benefits of Holy Pilgrimage on Participants

Why do most religions have this concept of making its believers visit holy places? Let’s find out.

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Haj and Saudi Arabia: An incontrovertible truth
28 September 2017

Haj and Saudi Arabia: An incontrovertible truth

We are all at the service of the guests of Allah as it is the highest honor, blessing and source of happiness in this world and the Hereafter.

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Malaysia Airlines updates fleet to capture long-haul markets
27 September 2017

Malaysia Airlines updates fleet to capture long-haul markets

Malaysia Airlines Group is replacing old short-haul aircraft for bigger widebody jets, in hope of capturing a bigger market share in long-haul markets as part of its five-year recovery plan.

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Swiss-Belhotel to enter Makkah, Saudi Arabia
26 September 2017

Swiss-Belhotel to enter Makkah, Saudi Arabia

Swiss-Belhotel International (SBI) is set to make its debut into the Holy city of Makkah with the signing of Swiss-Belhotel Al Aziziya Makkah in Saudi Arabia.

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