Abu Dhabi group buys 100% stake in Makkah’s Specialist Physiotherapy Center, adding to its PhysioTherabia network
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Makkah
Saudi real estate developer ROSHN breaks ground on 33,000-home ALMANAR community in Makkah
ROSHN holds ground-breaking ceremony at ALMANAR residential community in Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Makkah
Saudi developers Ladun and Mawten to co-develop $220mn luxury residential tower in Makkah
The project, spanning 6,580 square metres, will include 935 luxury serviced residential units
Holy city
Saudi Arabia to introduce cable car system to the Cave of Hira in Makkah
It’s part of the country’s goal to improve the pilgrimage experience for devotees and ease access to the religious landmark
Kaaba
Islamic New Year: 159 craftsmen change Holy Kaaba’s Kiswa
The annual changing of the Kiswa on the Holy Kaaba in Makkah coincides with the start of the Islamic New Year, which fell on 1 Muharram, 1446 AH this year
Hajj
Saudi says 1,301 deaths during Hajj: Report
Heat stress and unauthorised trips accounted for more than 80 percent of the deaths
Hajj pilgrims
Over 900 hajj pilgrims died this year, including 68 Indians: Report
Fatalities have been confirmed by Indonesia, Iran, Senegal, Tunisia and Iraq’s autonomous Kurdistan region, though in many cases authorities have not specified the cause
Hajj
Hajj 2024: International SOS urges organisations to prioritise pilgrim health and safety with new precautions
The annual Hajj pilgrimage is expected to take place in Saudi Arabia from 14 to 19 June 2024
Hajj
Saudi Arabia bans visit visa holders from Makkah during Hajj 2024
Saudi Arabia restricts visit visa holders from entering Makkah from Thursday, May 23 until Friday, June 21
Hajj
Saudi residents need permit to enter Makkah from May 4
Saudi Arabia Public Security introduces permits for residents heading to Makkah
Hospitality
Saudi Arabia plans for 320,000 new hotel rooms by 2030 to meet surging tourism demand
Research reveals a major hospitality expansion is underway in Saudi Arabia as the country looks to attract 150 million visitors by 2030
Makkah
Saudi real estate: ROSHN launches 17,000-person community in Makkah
ROSHN Group launches ALMANAR, its first mixed-use community in Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Madinah
Saudi real estate: Influx in global Muslim HNWIs Makkah, Madinah property investments on major visa, policy reforms
For Muslim HNWIs worldwide, the spiritual pull of Islam’s holiest sites is transforming into a magnetic attraction for global real estate investment