Employees of the Saudi Ministry of Interior responsible for security and organization of the current Umrah season received praise from Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif. He also expressed recognition of the effective role of women in ensuring security, which helped pilgrims perform their rituals in a comfortable and safe environment. The prince welcomed senior officials and heads of security agencies at…
The hotel sector in Mecca is experiencing a significant revival: room occupancy in central areas reached 100 percent during the last 10 days of the holy month of Ramadan, the highest level since the pandemic.
For centuries, they have resonated throughout the Grand Mosque in Mecca — the soul-stirring and soothing voices of muezzins calling the faithful to prayer and imams leading prayers five times a day.
The hospitality industry in Saudi Arabia is experiencing a significant revival: during the holy month of Ramadan this year, room occupancy in Mecca reached 80 percent, the highest level in the past three years, according to Abdullah Al-Qadi, chairman of the Hajj and Umrah Committee of the Mecca Chamber.
Leading Saudi telecommunications provider stc Group is expanding its 5G network coverage at the Grand Holy Mosque by 130 percent compared to last year to ensure better performance during the Umrah season.
The Cross Route Club began its journey in Lahore on January 6 and arrived in the holy city on January 28. A reception held at the Ministry of Sports office in Mecca was attended by the Consul General of Pakistan, other local authorities, and senior officials.
As Saudi Arabia successfully emerges from the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, hotels and businesses in the holy cities of Mecca and Medina are experiencing a revival thanks to an increased flow of Umrah pilgrims.
The first phase of the initiative will be launched next year, when the hotel will be able to look after 150 children. The children will also be educated about the rituals their parents performed.
The Mecca Chamber of Commerce elected Abdullah Saleh Kamel as the new chairman of the Board of Directors at its 21st session.
The project aims to protect and repair mosques, extend their service life, and preserve their architecture. Al-Jubail Mosque, Al-Fath Mosque, Al-Khadr Mosque, Abu Inbeh Mosque, and Al-Bayah Mosque will be renovated.