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Tourism awards’ spotlight on Makkah

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabian tourism enterprises and people who have undertaken tourist projects have been urged to apply for this year’s Tourism Excellence Awards to help raise their profile and promote the Kingdom as a visitor destination.Dr. Hisham bin Mohammed Madani, director-general of the General Authority for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH), said the awards supported the

Jewish Settlers Enter Women's Prayer Space in Dome of the Rock (VIDEO)

A large number of Jewish settlers and Israeli police stormed the Dome of the Rock inside the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound, in the Old City of Jerusalem.

Over 50 deaf underprivileged elderly to embark on Umrah for the first time

In a historic first for the country, Al-Waagah Islamic Institute for the Deaf (AIIFTD) along with several partners will facilitate 58 underprivileged deaf elderly to go on Umrah for the first-time next month.

Makkah to get world's largest Crowne Plaza hotel

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) has signed a management agreement with Bougary Holding Co to develop the Crowne Plaza Makkah Beban

Precooked Meals for Pilgrims to Reach 40% in 2020

Precooked meals will be increased by 30% in Hajj season 1440 AH (2019) as a partial replacement of cooked meals, said Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Ministry Undersecretary Dr. Hussein Al Sharif, expecting them to hit 40% by 2020.