Non-Saudis can now invest in real estate funds in Makkah, Madinah
10 November 2021

Non-Saudis can now invest in real estate funds in Makkah, Madinah

Saudi Arabia's Capital Market Authority allowed non-Saudis to own real estate in the cities of Makkah and Madinah, through investment funds

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Dur Hospitality launches three-star hotel brand ‘Nur’
10 November 2021

Dur Hospitality launches three-star hotel brand ‘Nur’

Seeking to redefine affordable hospitality in Saudi Arabia through homegrown brands, Dur Hospitality unveiled “Nur by Makarem,” its new three-star hotels brand during its participation at the World Travel Market London as part of the Saudi Tourism Authority’s pavilion.

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Presidency distributes over 1.2 million liters of Zamzam water at Grand Mosque
10 November 2021

Presidency distributes over 1.2 million liters of Zamzam water at Grand Mosque

The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has distributed more than 1,205,600 liters of Zamzam water at the Grand Mosque during the first quarter of the year 1443 A. H.

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Dur Hospitality Company Relaunches Makarem Ajyad Makkah afte...
8 November 2021

Dur Hospitality Company Relaunches Makarem Ajyad Makkah afte...

Dur Hospitality has unveiled a new version of Makarem Ajyad Makkah Hotel, by the leading spiritual tourism hotel brand Makarem, after completing a full renovation that involved all rooms, suites, and facilities.

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Presidency uses AI, modern technology in the Two Holy Mosques
3 November 2021

Presidency uses AI, modern technology in the Two Holy Mosques

The General Presidency's robots work with an automated control system programmed on a pre-map, and at six levels, improving the environment and analyzing cleaning, sterilization and disinfection requirements.

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Archaeologists in Saudi Arabia Excavate Forgotten Kingdoms
2 November 2021

Archaeologists in Saudi Arabia Excavate Forgotten Kingdoms

Archaeologists in Saudi Arabia are working to excavate the remnants of the ancient and long-forgotten kingdoms of Dadan and Lihyan.

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Saudi Arabia bars children under 12 from entering Grand Mosque in Makkah
2 November 2021

Saudi Arabia bars children under 12 from entering Grand Mosque in Makkah

Kingdom says children under the age of 12 do not meet the criteria to be granted Umrah and prayer permits

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London event explores revolutionizing British Umrah pilgrim experience in Saudi Arabia
31 October 2021

London event explores revolutionizing British Umrah pilgrim experience in Saudi Arabia

An event that aims to optimize the experiences of British pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah and introduce them to cultural and heritage sites across the Kingdom will take place on Tuesday.

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Etihad to resume flights to Madina in November
31 October 2021

Etihad to resume flights to Madina in November

Etihad Airways has announced the resumption of flights to the holy city of Madina, Saudi Arabia, from November 27, 2021.

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Saudi Arabia uses robots to clean Masjid al-Haraam, distribute Zamzam
30 October 2021

Saudi Arabia uses robots to clean Masjid al-Haraam, distribute Zamzam

The Saudi government has introduced a robot to ensure optimal cleaning and disinfection of Masjid al-Haraam’s floor without any human

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1,500 carpets sanitized weekly at Makkah’s Grand Mosque
30 October 2021

1,500 carpets sanitized weekly at Makkah’s Grand Mosque

The center has a team of specialists working to ensure the cleaning meets its standards.

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Sheikh Al-Sudais inaugurates smart disinfection robot at Grand Mosque
28 October 2021

Sheikh Al-Sudais inaugurates smart disinfection robot at Grand Mosque

The President of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Sudais inaugurated Wednesday the Smart Disinfection Robot at the Grand Mosque

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