Haramain railway network to resume operations in 30 days
6 October 2019

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
6 October 2019

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'
5 October 2019

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
5 October 2019

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
4 October 2019

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
2 October 2019

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
1 October 2019

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
1 October 2019

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
30 September 2019

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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Probe ordered into Haramain rail station fire: Makkah emir
30 September 2019

Probe ordered into Haramain rail station fire: Makkah emir

The emir said that damage was caused to the second floor and roof of the structure while the first and ground floor were not affected.

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Tourist visa allows visits to Makkah and Madinah
30 September 2019

Tourist visa allows visits to Makkah and Madinah

The granting of tourist visas comes within the Kingdom’s plan to create one million jobs and reach 100 million tourists by the year 2030.

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Heavy rains and bad weather hit Makkah and Madinah in Saudi Arabia
29 September 2019

Heavy rains and bad weather hit Makkah and Madinah in Saudi Arabia

Weather warnings have been issued for Makkah and Madinah by Saudi Arabia’s meteorological authority on Sunday. The General Authority of Meteorology and Environmental Protection forecast heavy rains and thunderstorms, accompanied by active winds in the holy cities.

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