Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Ministry prohibits Makkah stays for tourists without Hajj visas from April 29 to ensure pilgrim safety
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Saudi Arabia opens digital Makkah entry permit applications for expats
Saudi Arabia passport authorities accepting electronic Makkah entry permit applications
Hajj 2025
Saudi Arabia announces strict Makkah entry rules for Hajj 2025: Report
The new measures stipulate that expatriates will be banned from entering Makkah from April 23 unless they possess an official permit
Madinah
Saudi Arabia religious tourism surges 55% as Makkah, Madinah flights soar: Skyscanner
Madinah has become a focal point for pilgrimage travel, with searches for flights to Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport rising by 54 percent year-on-year
Makkah
EXCLUSIVE: Saudi’s ROSHN records SAR1.5bn in real estate sales during four-day event
The record-breaking number was driven by the launch of ALMANAR, ROSHN’s first integrated community in Makkah, and the release of new homes in SEDRA, its flagship development in Riyadh
Makkah
Saudi-PIF backed Umm Al Qura moves ahead with IPO to support $26bn Masar project in Makkah
The company said it plans to offer 130.8 million new shares, representing 9.09 percent of its post-increase capital
Capital Market Authority
Saudi Arabia now allows foreign investment in listed real estate companies in Makkah and Madinah
Saudi Arabia announces plans to allow foreigners to invest in real estate companies listed in the country
Abu Dhabi
Burjeel broadens physiotherapy offering in KSA with new acquisition
Abu Dhabi group buys 100% stake in Makkah’s Specialist Physiotherapy Center, adding to its PhysioTherabia network
Makkah
Saudi real estate developer ROSHN breaks ground on 33,000-home ALMANAR community in Makkah
ROSHN holds ground-breaking ceremony at ALMANAR residential community in Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Makkah
Saudi developers Ladun and Mawten to co-develop $220mn luxury residential tower in Makkah
The project, spanning 6,580 square metres, will include 935 luxury serviced residential units
Holy city
Saudi Arabia to introduce cable car system to the Cave of Hira in Makkah
It’s part of the country’s goal to improve the pilgrimage experience for devotees and ease access to the religious landmark