Makkah

Construction & Real Estate

Umm Al Qura launches unified digital platform for Masar Destination investors

Mon, 02 Feb 2026

Saudi-based Umm Al Qura for Development & Construction Company has announced the launch of a unified digital platform for property ownership within its premium Masar Destination in Makkah through approved developers.

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Saudi TDF inks finance deal for $250m Masar Mall

Tue, 17 Feb 2026

Saudi Tourism Development Fund (TDF) has entered into a finance agreement with Arab National Bank and real estate group Hamat Holding for its premium retail destination, Masar Mall, being set up at an investment of SAR936 million ($250 million) in the Makkah region.

Construction & Real Estate

Al Ramz Real Estate in deal to develop Makkah residential towers

Sun, 15 Feb 2026

Al Ramz Real Estate said it has signed an agreement with a fund managed by Al Rajhi Capital, a leading financial group in Saudi Arabia, to develop two residential towers on a plot spanning over 6,000 sq m in the King Abdulaziz Road District in Makkah.

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Indra wins renewal for Makkah-Madinah High-Speed rail O&M contract

Wed, 11 Feb 2026

Indra, a Spanish aerospace, defence and mobility systems group, has announced that it has secured the renewal of its operation and maintenance contract for the Haramain High-Speed Line project from Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) for another five-year term.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Gulf Hotels Group enters Saudi market with three Makkah properties

Wed, 11 Feb 2026

Gulf Hotels Group (GHG) has signed an MoU with Burhan Hotels to enter Saudi Arabia, covering three Makkah hotels with around 1,000 rooms. GHG will operate and manage the properties, oversee renovations and repositioning, and pursue partnerships with international hotel brands as part of its expansion strategy.

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SWPC announces $684m financial close for Ras Mohaisen water project

Tue, 30 Dec 2025

Saudi Water Partnership Company (SWPC) has announced the financial close of Ras Mohaisen water desalination project in Makkah region with a total investment value of SAR2.57 billion ($684 million). Once operational, it will boast a 300,000 cu m/day production capacity.

Construction & Real Estate

Thakher Development seals prime Makkah property land deal

Tue, 23 Dec 2025

Leading Saudi real estate group Thakher Development has announced that a deal has been signed by leading Saudi asset management company Nama Capital in collaboration with Alazm Holding to acquire a prime plot of land within its key development Thakher Makkah.

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Metito consortium wins key Makkah sewage treatment plant project

Tue, 16 Dec 2025

Metito Utilities has announced that its consortium - with key partners Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE), and SkyBridge - has secured the contract for the development of the Hadda Independent Sewage Treatment Plant (ISTP) project in the Makkah Province.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

RCMC partners with Almosafer to enhance Makkah visitor experience

Wed, 05 Nov 2025

The Royal Commission for Makkah City & Holy Sites (RCMC) has signed a strategic agreement with Almosafer, part of Seera Group, to strengthen the tourism ecosystem in Makkah and enhance the overall pilgrim and visitor journey.

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Hilton, Wirgan Hospitality to rebrand two hotels in Makkah

Wed, 05 Nov 2025

Hilton has announced during World Travel Market in London the signing of an agreement with Wirgan Hospitality to rebrand two of their trading hotels in Makkah, Saudi Arabia – the first Tapestry Collection by Hilton in Makkah and a DoubleTree by Hilton. Both hotels are set to open before the end of the year.