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Saudi Budget boss sees recovery in car hire market helped by pilgrims in second half of year

The Saudi car hire market will recover in the second half of the year led by short term rentals from Umrah and Hajj pilgrims, Budget CEO Fawaz Danish, told Asharq Business.

Permits to be issued for iftar meal distribution in Makkah

The emirate of Makkah announced on Monday its decision to issue permits for holding iftar meals at the Grand Mosque in Makkah as well as in residential neighborhoods, main thoroughfares, and streets across the holy city.

Saudi experts set to uncover secrets of ancient trail to Makkah

With some of Saudi Arabia’s hidden history still waiting to be discovered underneath the sands, the secrets of one ancient trail are being uncovered with help from archaeologists, one rock at a time. The Zubaida Trail, also known as the Kufi pilgrimage route, is a historic trail that stretches more than 1,600 km from Kufa in Iraq to Makkah.

Ticket booking for Haramain Train from tomorrow as service set to begin on March 31

The Haramain High-Speed Train service will resume service between Makkah and Madinah from March 31 (Shaban 18).

Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah in Prophet's Mosque is disinfected and sterilized

The carpets of Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah are replaced every 10 days, in addition to implementing preventive and precautionary measures via placing 300 signs of physical distancing throughout the areas of Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah and Al-Salam Gate corridor.