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News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Economy: Accor to develop ibis hotel in Makkah, Saudi Arabia

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/accor-to-develop-ibis-hotel-in-makkah-saudi-arabia/ar-AA284BWE
Published on: Thursday 16 July 2026

The new 518-room hotel property is slated to open in 2031.

News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Economy: Accor and Saleh Abdulaziz Al Rajhi to launch ibis Makkah

News channel or source: https://www.hoteliermiddleeast.com/hme/accor-and-saleh-abdulaziz-al-rajhi-to-launch-ibis-makkah
Published on: Saturday 18 July 2026

Accor and Saleh Abdulaziz Al Rajhi Partners are set to launch the 518-key ibis Makkah Al Maabdah in 2031, enhancing midscale accommodation as Saudi Arabia targets 30 million Umrah pilgrims annually by ...

News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Economy: Saudi Arabia opens Mecca, Medina to foreign investors

News channel or source: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2025/01/saudi-arabia-opens-mecca-medina-foreign-investors
Published on: Monday 27 January 2025

Mecca receives millions of Muslim pilgrims each year but the city is undergoing massive development aimed at drawing more — Sameer Al-DOUMY Saudi Arabia on Monday said foreigners are from now on ...

News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Economy: Nigeria, Saudi Arabia sign pact to tap into $7.7trn halal economy

News channel or source: https://thenationonlineng.net/nigeria-saudi-arabia-sign-pact-to-tap-into-7-7trn-halal-economy/
Published on: Thursday 27 February 2025

Nigeria has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia’s Halal Products Development Company (HPDC) to position itself as a major player in the global halal market, which is valued at ...

News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Economy: Saudi Arabia opens property market to foreigners with new digital portal

News channel or source: https://www.business-standard.com/immigration/saudi-arabia-opens-property-market-to-foreigners-with-new-digital-portal-126062500272_1.html
Published on: Wednesday 24 June 2026

Non-Saudi individuals residing in the Kingdom can apply directly through the "Saudi Properties" portal using their residency number, with automated verification of eligibility requirements ...