Makkah

Construction & Real Estate

Umm Al Qura unveils new mixed-use urban destination in Makkah

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

Saudi developer Umm Al Qura has announced the launch of Masar Gardens, a mixed-use urban destination in Makkah featuring residential, commercial, hospitality, and public-use components backed by extensive infrastructure, green spaces, pedestrian pathways and modern mobility solutions.

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Rikaz consortium lands $566m Makkah mixed-use project contract

Tue, 02 Jun 2026

Leading Saudi developer Rikaz said its consortium comprising Aljada First Development and AlMajdiah Real Estate has been awarded a key contract to develop East Hindawiyah, a SAR2 billion ($533 million) mixed-use project coming up near the Grand Mosque in Makkah.

Construction & Real Estate Lifestyle

First Avenue consortium secures $533m Makkah development project

Mon, 01 Jun 2026

A consortium comprising First Avenue for Real Estate Development Company, Dar Al Majed Real Estate Company (Al Majdiah) and Rekaz Real Estate Company has secured a key contract for the development of the East Hindawiyah District Project in Makkah.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Saudi Arabia launches Makkah route gateway in Morocco

Tue, 05 May 2026

Saudi Arabia launched the second gateway of the Makkah Route Initiative in Morocco at the initiative’s hall at Rabat-Salé International Airport. The Makkah Route Initiative aims to provide high-quality services to pilgrims from beneficiary countries travelling to the Kingdom.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

1.7 million pilgrims perform Hajj this season

Wed, 27 May 2026

The General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) of Saudi Arabia announced on Wednesday that the total number of pilgrims for the 1447 AH Hajj season reached 1,707,301.

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$267m 500-unit hotel tower planned in Makkah's Masar Destination

Thu, 21 May 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Umm Al Qura For Development and Construction has announced plans for a new SAR1 billion ($267 million) hotel tower in Makkah as part of its massive Masar Destination development project near the Grand Mosque.

Construction & Real Estate

Umm Al Qura in deal to develop debut Kempinski Residences in Makkah

Wed, 29 Apr 2026

Saudi developer Umm Al Qura has announced that it has signed an agreement with global hospitality major Kempinski Group to operate its first branded residences within its Masar Destination in Makkah. The Kempinski Residences features 302 residential units of varying sizes along with integrated amenities.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Kempinski Residences expands into Saudi Arabia with Makkah project

Wed, 29 Apr 2026

Kempinski Group has announced its first branded residences in Saudi Arabia, Kempinski Residences at Masar, Makkah. The project includes 302 serviced units with flexible ownership options targeting high-end buyers and investors.

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Jabal Omar wins licence to operate new Rotana hotel property in Makkah

Sun, 26 Apr 2026

Saudi-based Jabal Omar Development said it has won the licence from the Ministry of Tourism to operate the 205-key Rotana Hotel being developed as part of Phase Four of its mega project in Makkah. The Rotana Jabal Omar Hotel spans across three towers comprising 655 rooms and suites.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Acwa signs $3bn PPA for Rabigh 2 power plant expansion

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

Acwa signed a $3 billion power purchase agreement (PPA) with Saudi Power Procurement Company for the Rabigh 2 expansion, a 2,313.5 MW gas-fired plant in Makkah, including future carbon capture readiness and a 380 kV substation upgrade.