Makkah

The drone was intercepted at around 6.50pm local time on Tuesday, September 15, south of Makkah

Cityscape West KSA will take place from March 29-31, 2027, at the Jeddah Superdome, bringing together leading developers, financial institutions, policymakers and prospective homeowners

From April 13, entry into Makkah will be limited to individuals holding valid permits, including residents of the city, as well as those with Hajj or work permits for the holy sites

Feasibility studies and preliminary designs for the Makkah Metro have also been completed, laying the groundwork for a seamless urban transport system

Service providers will not be allowed to operate Hajj transportation services within the designated geographical area without an official permit

From child safety initiatives to real-time crowd management systems, the measures aim to provide a seamless environment for worshippers

The project underscores Accor’s partnership with Jabal Omar Development Company

The move underscores the ministry’s commitment to ensuring regulatory compliance and protecting the kingdom’s tourism reputation

This initiative is part of broader efforts to elevate the spiritual and logistical experience of pilgrims in Madinah

The rights include usufruct (beneficial use), leaseholds, and other interests, but will be subject to geographic and usage-based restrictions