Govt agencies complete Ramadan preparations across Saudi Arabia
MADINAH: Saudi government and security agencies in Madinah have completed their preparations to host visitors of the Two Holy Mosques during Ramadan this year, and to facilitate their access to the Prophet’s Mosque in the city. The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques will provide 24-hour services for worshippers. It has mobilized 5,000 employees and
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Taiba Holding to bring Sheraton hotel to Madinah
Saudi real estate developer Taiba Holding Company has signed a deal with Marriott International to develop the Sheraton Taiba Hotel, Madinah, located close to the main entrance of Al-Masjid Al-Nabawi. The hotel will mark the return of the Sheraton brand to Madinah. The five-star property is set to be developed on a 1,019-square-meter plot of prime real estate located in the
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Over 2,700 Saudis caught begging last year
Over 2,700 Saudis caught begging last year
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Mobily first to test 5G near Makkah’s Grand Mosque
Saudi telecom giant Mobily has successfully conducted site tests in cooperation with Ericsson for 5G in Makkah reaching speeds in excess of 1 gigabit (1,000 megabits). The tests by Mobily and Ericsson are the first such tests conducted in an area close to the Holy Mosque, which has one of the highest concentration of mobile users in the world. Upon deployment, 5G will boost
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Karam for Umrah Services launches its operations with more than 10 agreements
Commenting on the participation of Karam for Umrah Services at the Arabian Travel Market 2019, Hassan Ahdab, President of Hotel Operations at Dur Hospitality, said: “This participation positively impacts communication with various prominent parties in travel, religious tourism and transportation, as such partnerships are aligned with the company›s direction toward providing distinctive high quality services.”
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8 years on, a 500-meter bridge in Makkah remains incomplete
Nair Al-Bigaili said the execution of the bridge was slow and slackening, which adversely affected the life of the residents.
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Holy cities geared for Ramadan rush
The agency of the Haram Presidency in Madinah mobilized more than 5,000 employees and cleaning workers in the Prophet›s Mosque as part of the Ramadan preparations. The agency has spread out 16,000 prayer rugs inside the mosque, its roof and courtyards.
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1,255 facilities inspected in Makkah environmental safety check
The General Authority of Meteorology and Environmental Protection has inspected 1,255 facilities in the Makkah region, as part of a campaign that included previous inspections in Riyadh and the Eastern Province. “The campaign relied on qualified national cadres to check establishments’ commitment to the public environmental system and its executive regulations to ensure they
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‘Winds of Change’ drama recalls 1979 Makkah Grand Mosque attack
JEDDAH: Al-Asoof (‘Winds of Change’) was a big hit for last year’s MBC Ramadan lineup. Now the next instalment is due to air over the Holy Month and depicts events surrounding the 1979 terrorist attack at the Makkah Grand Mosque orchestrated by Juhaiman Al-Otaibi and his group of followers. It focuses on a Riyadh family at a time of great transformation in the Kingdom. Written
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Makkah Gov. inaugurates housing project for KAU teaching staff
JEDDAH: The governor of Makkah, Prince Khalid Al-Faisal, has launched a housing project for King Abdulaziz University (KAU) staff in the presence of Prince Mishaal bin Majed, the governor of Jeddah. Consisting of 780 villas covering a total area of 650,000 square meters, Prince Khalid said: “I only have one thing to say: Why do we always wish for what we can accomplish?”
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King Abdulaziz Gate in Makkah to open during Ramadan
Meanwhile, the civil defense forces have completed preparations and arrangements to ensure the safety of pilgrims and worshippers who are expected to throng the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during Ramadan.
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Hyatt plans to double number of hotels in Saudi Arabia
LONDON: The New York-listed Hyatt said on Sunday it plans to double the number of hotels it operates in Saudi Arabia, with five new properties set to open by 2023. Hyatt Hotels said the new properties would add approximately 1,300 rooms, and include the first Grand Hyatt branded hotel in Saudi Arabia, which is set to open late this year in Alkhobar. Other planned openings
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