Ibn Battuta left Tangier in 1325 as a 21-year-old scholar heading for Mecca. He expected to be gone only a few years, but his journey stretched across 24 years and roughly 75,000 miles. Along the way, ...

Social media erupted into a frenzy after news broke that the cosmetics powerhouse would open a massive 500sqm boutique in the city, with the company looking for workers. MECCA confirmed the store will ...

Mecca paid its billionaire owners a dividend of $87 million last year, a mega payout that came as revenues grew and the beauty giant opened a flagship store in Melbourne. But the payout is still below ...

Saudi Arabia has enforced sweeping new restrictions ahead of Hajj 2026, halting entry into Makkah without official permits and suspending Umrah visas as authorities prepare for one of the world's ...

RIYADH — The General Directorate of Passports has announced the commencement of receiving online applications for Makkah entry permits for resident workers during the 2026 Hajj season. Applications ...

New Hajj regulations tighten entry rules ahead of pilgrimage season Saudi Arabia Tightens Makkah Access: Expatriates and Residents Without Permits Barred Ahead of Hajj Season AFP file Expatriates and ...

From April 18, 2026 to May 31, 2026, Saudi Arabia will stop issuing Umrah permits via the Nusuk platform. Entry to the city of Makkah will also be restricted starting Monday, April 13. This comes as ...

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 ...

Makkah is undergoing a major infrastructure upgrade, including a new airport and metro system, aiming for 90.5% resident and visitor satisfaction by 2025. The "Smart Makkah" programme uses AI for ...

The Royal Commission for Makkah City and the Holy Sites (RCMC) has reached a pivotal milestone in its regional development strategy. Salehh Al-Rasheed, CEO of the RCMC, announced on Thursday the ...

Plans for a new airport and metro system aim to improve access for the many pilgrims that visit Mecca annually, and ease travel within the holy city. A Saudi official has confirmed that Mecca, Islam’s ...

Saudi official outlines transport upgrades, including buses and road networks Mecca's road infrastructure has also undergone major upgrades to accommodate increasing traffic and improve access to key ...