Airbus, STC Specialized team up to make Hajj saferTogether with telecom companies STC Specialized and House of Invention International (HOI) in Saudi Arabia, Airbus supplied secure communication infrastructure to the security staff protecting this year’s Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. More… |
Major facelift soon for Saudi holy sites: ministerSaudi Arabia's holy sites will undergo a major facelift in the near future, a report said quoting the kingdom's Hajj minister. “There is a comprehensive, integrated plan to develop the Mina, Muzda More… |
Saudi Arabia rolls out new 'nap pods' for hajj pilgrimsNew sleeping pods, inspired by Japan's famed 'capsule rooms', have been introduced in Saudi Arabia in time for Hajj, which commenced on Sunday (August 19), said a report. A total of 18 to 24 capsules have been made ava More… |
Saudi Arabia rolls out new 'nap pods' for hajj pilgrimsNew sleeping pods, inspired by Japan's famed 'capsule rooms', have been introduced in Saudi Arabia in time for Hajj, which commenced on Sunday (August 19), said a report. A total of 18 to 24 capsules have been made ava More… |
Etihad deploys additional flights for Hajj seasonUAE's Etihad Airways is operating additional flights between Abu Dhabi and its destinations in Saudi Arabia to facilitate the movement of thousands of pilgrims for Hajj. Until August 28, Etihad will operate special charters to More… |
Top tips for those travelling for HajjAs the start of the Hajj season nears, leading travel metasearch engine Skyscanner has created a guide to help pilgrims chart out their journey and enjoy a seamless travel experience. The guide includes helpful information such as More… |
MERS warning issued for Hajj pilgrimsPublic health experts at Mundipharma, a pharmaceutical industry leader, are urging all Hajj and Umrah pilgrims preparing to travel to Makkah to make personal health and hygiene a top priority after cases of the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome ( More… |
Jeddah airport discusses operational plans for Hajj influxSaudi Arabia’s King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) is gearing up for the arrival of more than 2.98 million pilgrims during this year's Hajj season, due to begin next month, said a report. Airport officials yester More… |
Emirates to boost flights during Hajj seasonEmirates will be operating extra flights to Jeddah and Madinah to help facilitate travel for pilgrims heading to and from Saudi Arabia for Hajj. Emirates will be operating 33 additional flights to Jeddah and Madinah from August 6 More… |
Mobily launches new Internet packagesEtihad Etisalat (Mobily), a leading telecom provider in Saudi Arabia, has launched its new Hajj and Umrah packages featuring data as well as international calls up to 600 minutes to coincide with the start of Ramadan. The new Mobi More… |