Saudi Arabia News » Makkah News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Trade: Saudi interior ministry activates Makkah checkpoints as Umrah season ends
As of Monday, April 13, 2026, the Saudi Ministry of Interior has officially activated its high-security phase for the 1447 AH Hajj season.
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Trade: Makkah international airport wins approval, metro plan moves ahead
Saudi Arabia is moving ahead with a major transport transformation for Makkah after official approval was confirmed for the holy city’s first international airport, alongside fresh progress on a long- ...
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Trade: Saudi Arabia to bolster trade with Lebanon after drug smuggling curbed
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam meets Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, March 30 ...
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Trade: Saudi Arabia stops 269,678 Muslims without Hajj permits from entering Mecca
MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia stopped more than 269,000 people without permits for the annual Hajj pilgrimage from entering Mecca, officials said Sunday, as authorities crack down on illegal ...
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Trade: SFDA signs MoU with Thailand’s CICOT at Makkah Halal Forum
MAKKAH — The Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA) signed a memorandum of understanding with the Central Islamic Council of Thailand (CICOT) on the sidelines of the third Makkah Halal Forum. The ...
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Trade: Saudi Arabia raises Hajj hospitality penalties, tightens compliance rules
Saudi Arabia has implemented stricter penalties for hospitality providers in Mecca and Medina during Hajj to enhance pilgrim services. Repeat violations will now incur higher fines, potential closures ...
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Trade: Saudi Tourism Ministry launches e-service to boost accommodation capacity in Makkah and Madinah for Hajj 1447
RIYADH — The Ministry of Tourism has launched a new e-service enabling operators of licensed hospitality facilities in Makkah and Madinah to apply for increased bed capacity during the upcoming Hajj ...