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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 ...

News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Economy: Saudi Arabia inaugurates over 900km of roads to boost connectivity

News channel or source: https://www.zawya.com/en/economy/gcc/saudi-arabia-inaugurates-over-900km-of-roads-to-boost-connectivity-400675

Published on: Tuesday 07 July 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Roads General Authority (RGA) said the road development activities gathered pace during the first half with the rollout of new projects and advanced technologies across the kingdom's ...