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Public transport projects ‘on schedule’ in Makkah
Public transport projects implemented in coordination with the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites are going as planned, the Makkah Region Development Authority (MRDA) has announced. “The first phase of the project is currently
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Buckle up, the world’s fastest roller coaster is coming to Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s first theme park will feature a record-breaking roller coaster inspired by the Arabian falcon that will be the longest, tallest and fastest in the world. The Falcon’s Flight ride will be one of the 28 attractions spread
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British airports to introduce 3D screening for carry-on bags
Putting small containers of liquids in plastic bags could soon be a thing of the past for airline passengers in Britain after the government announced plans Sunday to introduce 3D screening equipment for carry-on luggage at all major
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King Salman meets Afghan president
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman received Afghan President Ashraf Ghani at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah on Sunday. The king welcomed the president
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Umrah Forum and Exhibition kicks off on Monday
The Umrah Forum and Exhibition, organized by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, will commence on Monday in Jeddah under the sponsorship of Makkah Gov.
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Saudi Islamic minister meets Chechen president
Chechen President Ramzan Akhmadovich Kadyrov received the Saudi minister of Islamic affairs, call and guidance, Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif Al-Asheikh, at
Read MoreSaudi entertainment authority launches shortlisting-stage for Qur’an and Athan competitions
The second stage of Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority (GEA) Qur’an and Athan Global Awards has been launched, and will see the shortlisting of 42,000 applicants registered so far. Earlier, the GEA announced that it has
Read MoreHouthis target Saudi Arabia’s Khamis Mushayt with drones
The Arab coalition destroyed two Houthi drones targeting Khamis Mushayt city in south west Saudi Arabia, the state news agency SPA reported on Thursday. It was the latest in a spate of drone attacks claimed by the Houthi militia in recent weeks,
Read MoreMakkah’s Grand Mosque courtyard extension project nears completion
A project to add more than 3,000 meters square of courtyard space near to the Grand Mosque in Makkah is almost complete, Saudi Press Agency reported. The extension to the area will help control the movement of crowds near the mosque,
Read MoreGirls outperform boys in games at Saudi Arabia's Taif Season
Taif Season is attracting Saudi girls to adventure and action games, with the “Action Mania” park allowing game fans of both sexes to exercise their passions in an unprecedented interactive atmosphere in the Village of Roses, held in
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