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License renewal for local Haj firms from Sept. 30

Developing cities to serve Hajj and Umrah on agenda of Makkah Cultural Forum

JEDDAH: “How to develop our cities to serve Hajj and Umrah” will be the theme of the third edition of the Makkah Cultural Forum. The forum will be held under the slogan of “How to be Role Model” and implemented with the cooperation of 100 governmental and private entities, Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, governor of the Makkah region, said on Wednesday.

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan arrives in Madinah during maiden visit to Saudi Arabia

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan arrived in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, beginning the initial leg of his first foreign tour since taking office in August. The premier was welcomed at Madinah Airport by the Governor of Madinah, Faisal bin Salman, Pakistani Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Hasham bin Saddique, and other members of the Pakistani consulate.

Madinah governor thanks pilgrims for making Hajj a success

JEDDAH: Madinah’s governor thanked pilgrims visiting the Prophet’s Mosque for their role in making this year’s Hajj a success by following instructions to ensure a smooth and safe pilgrimage. Prince Faisal bin Salman was speaking at a ceremony honoring those who served pilgrims this year, in the presence of Madinah’s Deputy Gov. Prince Saud bin Khalid Al-Faisal.

More flights shifted to new Jeddah airport

Flights to and from 11 destinations in various parts of the Kingdom have been shifted to the new King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah, Al-Eqtisadiah newspaper reported on Tuesday quoting the airport management.