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Back in December, I booked a trip to Mecca and Medina to perform Umrah with my family. For those who are unfamiliar with the concept, Umrah is the “lesser” pilgrimage Muslims make to Mecca. It’s much less rigorous and there are fewer restrictions around...

Mohammed, a Makkah native in his late fifties, has seen his city transform during his lifetime. “In the 1970s, we had no tall buildings, no skyscrapers. The skyline was one of minarets. The Grand Mosque was simpler and we had fewer visitors. Makkah was...

Fuad Al-Dahas The committee assigned with the task of demarcating the boundaries of the Haram land announced that it has completed installing 1,286 stone marks, pinpointing the borders of the holy sanctuary in Makkah. In Islamic terminology, the Haram...

With both major and peripheral cities undergoing development expected to boost the travel and tourism industry, Saudi Arabia has become a true favourite amongst hotel companies. Natalie Hami reports. Classed as the second largest hub for hotel construction...

King Abdullah Economic City (KAEC), Rabigh. World’s largest Economic Free Zone. By Rohail Khan, On the dawn of 18th June 1985, the entire world was pleasantly surprised to learn that HRH Prince Sultan Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, a Royal Saudi...