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Makkah will see big increase in malls to meet pilgrim boom

DUBAI: The holy city of Makkah is set to see a sharp increase in the number of retail malls and outlets to cater for a projected boom of pilgrims making the annual Hajj. They are expected to increase by more than 200 percent by 2030. Shopping mall supply is likely to increase from about 280,000 to 338,000 sq meters in 2020 and to 804,000 sq m by 2025 — a rise of almost 200

Umrah season starts one month ahead

The north and south terminals of King Abdulaziz International Airport Jeddah started receiving Umrah pilgrims well before the end of the Haj season.

Saudi Ministry shifts into high gear for Umrah season

JEDDAH: To facilitate the nearly 8.5 million people visiting Saudi Arabia for Umrah this year, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on Saturday launched a weekly indicator whereby authorities can track the number of pilgrims coming into the Kingdom, and in turn enrich their experiences by providing high-quality services.

626 Umrah pilgrims arrive in a week

According to the ministry, 596 pilgrims arrived by air through King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and Prince Muhammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah.

Makkah-Madinah one-way tourist class Haramain train ticket to cost SR75

Earlier this month, Minister of Transport Nabeel Al-Amoudi inspected the preparedness of the Haramain High Speed Train between the sectors of Makkah and Jeddah.