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Saudi Arabia’s Haramain railway open to public from Oct. 11

JEDDAH: Passenger services on the new Haramain High-Speed Railway will begin on Thursday, the Saudi Public Transport Authority (PTA) said. Trains will run between Makkah and Madinah, with some making stops in and Jeddah and King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC). “The trains will operate four days a week from Thursday to Sunday,” said PTA Chairman Dr. Rumaih bin Mohammed

Holy festival boosts Makkah hotel profits

While the the Eid al-Adha Holy festival made August a great month for Makkah's hotels, properties in Kuwait City are feeling the heat.

Four Seasons eyes Saudi Arabia to expand GCC footprint

The company's president of hotel operations – EMEA Simon Casson says the Kingdom has great potential for Four Seasons

Haramain train open to public from next Thursday

The Haramain High Speed Train will start commercial operations on Thursday (Oct. 11).

Imam Khamenei: Destruction of Islamic monuments in Mecca, Medina must be stopped immediately

Imam Khamenei: Destruction of Islamic monuments in Mecca, Medina must be stopped immediately
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution slammed the massive destruction of Islamic monuments attributed to the Prophet Muhammad (p.b.u.h.), Imam Ali (a.s.), the caliphs and fighters of the early years of Islam on the pretext of expanding Hajj.