Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa

27 Nov 2018

High-speed rail on track for Saudi Vision 2030, Cairo conference told

JEDDAH: The Haramain High-Speed Railway, inaugurated by King Salman, will play a vital role in handling the growing number of pilgrims to the Kingdom, Dr. Nabil bin Mohammed Al-Amoudi, Saudi Arabia’s transport minister, said. The 450 km inter-city system would improve pilgrim comfort and lead to a reduction in the number of traffic accidents, he said. Al-Amoudi was speaking

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27 Nov 2018

Saudi foundation publishes history of Al-Zareeb Castle in Tabuk

JEDDAH: The King Abdul Aziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah) has published a history of Al-Zareeb Castle in Al-Wajh governorate in Tabuk, to coincide with King Salman’s visit to the province. The castle, which was built in 1617 to help protect pilgrims during their journeys to and from Makkah, is rectangular and made from stone. It includes towers and chambers

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27 Nov 2018

9 areas open for investment in Haj and Umrah sectors

The opportunities are in fields like packaging, import and supply of food and beverages, public health, financial solutions, transport, crowd management, traffic flow control, travel and accommodation, waste management and housing, Al-Ayed said.

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27 Nov 2018

Private sector’s role in improving Hajj, Umrah services highlighted in Jeddah forum

JEDDAH: The role of entrepreneurs and emerging companies in regional economies and in the Hajj and Umrah sector was discussed during the opening day of Saudi Forum for Emerging Companies.  The event, at the Ritz-Carlton in Jeddah, was organized by the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha’at) under the title “Emerging companies and their role in the regional

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