A total of 1,845,045 pilgrims performed the Hajj (June 26 to July 1) this year, according to figures released by Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT). This is the highest number of pilgrims that Makkah and Madinah have hosted since the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 and almost double the number that visited these holy ...
Religious tourism boost
Saudi Arabia recently announced a change to its visa rules that will make it easier for ...
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$7bn Thakher Makkah is game changer: CEO
Work is nearing completion on the first phase of the SR26-billion ($7 billion) Thakher ...
Work starts on $346m entertainment hub
Saudi Entertainment Ventures (Seven), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Public Investment ...
The manufacturing sector in Saudi Arabia is undergoing a major transformation, driven by a concerted effort to attract foreign investment, encourage the use of domestically produced goods, and initiatives to promote a strong “Made in Saudi” brand in the global market. Among the initiatives taken to spearhead industrial growth is the ...
AlKifah focuses on green credentials
AlKifah Ready-Mix & Blocks (KRB), a leading Saudi Arabian readymix and blocks ...
Zamil, Samsung launch VRF ACs plant
Saudi industrial group Zamil Air Conditioners has joined hands with Samsung Electronics to ...
Following the recent completion of Al Khiran Mall, Kuwait’s first-of-its-kind hybrid outlet mall, leisure, and lifestyle destination, leading real estate developer Tamdeen Group is now putting the finishing touches to The Warehouse Kuwait, the country’s first premium ‘mainstream’ destination. The Warehouse Kuwait is an innovative ...
Fitting out Empires
Havelock One, a Bahrain-headquartered interior fit-out contractor, has just completed work ...
Major deal signed for Six Flags Qiddiya attractions
Work continues on the development of Six Flags Qiddiya – a theme park that aims to ...
Emirates Palace boosts appeal
The rebranded Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Abu Dhabi opened its doors early this ...
Providing power for any stadium is challenging – but this challenge was compounded by the fact it was the venue of the finals of the UAE President’s Cup – Hazza bin Zayed Stadium – which was due to host thousands of football fans, according to Aggreko. Hence, there was no room for error – especially as the match was also being ...
Atlas Copco adds five ESS models to portfolio
Atlas Copco Power and Flow has launched five new models of its industry-leading ...
The construction industry's challenge with skill shortages takes the spotlight in Procore's recent benchmark report, "How We Build Now". Surveying more than 800 decision-makers in EMEA's construction sector, the report reveals a significant challenge. When asked about their level of confidence in their workforce's ability to meet ...
FlexInstall makes mirror mounting effortless
Swiss sanitary solutions provider Geberit says its innovative FlexInstall fastening ...
