Nearly 3 million worshippers, including foreign Umrah pilgrims and local visitors, performed Isha and Taraweeh prayers in the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah Friday night in a tranquil atmosphere, thanks to the extensive services provided by the government of...
Aon Risk Solutions and Aon Benfield, the global risk management businesses of Aon plc (NYSE: AON), have assisted U.S. mortgage guarantor Freddie Mac to reach an important issuance milestone in credit risk transfer.
The USD5bn milestone comes with the inception of three ...
In celebration of the Holy month of Ramadan, batuta.com the only website that specializes in hotel bookings and tourism services for an Arabic-speaking audience, launched its “everyday one free stay” giveaway campaign.
The campaign constitutes of a draw that will take...
THE Kingdom will introduce electronic identification bracelets for all pilgrims to Makkah starting this year, Saudi media said on Thursday, as part of a safety drive a year after the annual Islamic rite suffered its deadliest disaster in a generation.
Scores of people died in a crush when...
Khalid Al-Falih, minister of energy, industry and mineral resources, called upon the international community to work together in order to maintain a sufficient and reliable supply of energy while reducing emissions causing greenhouse gases to the lowest possible level, while pointing out challenges ...
Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, adviser to the king, has signed the region’s first agreement under Vision 2030, to supply water to Taif’s new international airport.
The National Water Company (NWC) and the General Authority for Civil Aviation (GACA) inked the pact at the...
Seven hundred and thirty villages in the Madinah region will be linked with the country’s national mobile network this year, bringing the total number of hamlets connected to 1,863.
The decision was taken during a meeting between Madinah Gov. Prince Faisal bin Salman and Minister of...
Etihad Cargo, the freight division of Etihad Airways, has launched a unique, new travel offer for guests who want to travel with their luxury car over the Summer period.
Drivers can enjoy up to 20% off air cargo rates and their seat, when they book in First or Business Class. The...
Eid is a time for family travel and celebration. Wondering where can you go for a long weekend this Eid and enjoy great food, heart-warming Arabian hospitality and world-class facilities? To make it extra special HMH – Hospitality Management Holdings has created a superb Eid...
Arabian Oud, the world’s largest retail chain specialized in oriental perfume, launched an initiative that aims at supporting Saudi Scholarship Students, through offering them job opportunities at Arabian Oud’s International stores.
This initiative has already started at Arabian Oud...