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Saudi Arabia Halts Umrah Visas Before Hajj 2026: Key Rules Explained
In a major update ahead of Hajj 2026, Saudi Arabia has announced a temporary halt on Umrah visas and strict entry restrictions to...
Hajj 2026 Vaccinations Guide: What UAE Pilgrims Need to Know Before Travel
As Hajj 2026 draws closer, the energy across UAE travel agencies and mosques is already shifting. Flights are being checked, group packages are...
AlUla Produces 1 Million Native Plants to Restore Landscapes and Boost Sustainable Tourism
A major sustainability milestone has just been reached in AlUla, where more than one million native seedlings have been produced to help restore...
Saudi Film Festival 2026 Returns to Ithra This April
The Saudi Film Festival 2026 is set to take over the King Abdulaziz Centre for World Culture (Ithra) this April, bringing together filmmakers,...
Jabal Abu Sadi in Makkah Is Quietly Becoming Saudi Arabia’s Next Big Nature Escape
Something is striking about seeing Jabal Abu Sadi up close. It’s not polished or designed for visitors—and that’s exactly the appeal. The mountain’s...
Saudi Arabia Ranked 22nd in World Happiness Report 2026
There’s been a noticeable shift across the Gulf in recent years — and it’s now showing up in global rankings. Saudi Arabia has...
Eid Al Fitr: Saudi Arabia Asks Muslims to Look for Crescent on March 18
The final days of Ramadan always feel a little different in Dubai. The roads stay busy well past midnight, supermarkets are packed with...
Saudia Airlines Offers Free Rebooking and Refunds Amid Regional Flight Disruptions
Travellers flying with Saudia Airlines now have greater flexibility as the airline rolls out new options for passengers impacted by recent regional airspace...
Makkah Hotel Prices Drop in Ramadan’s Final Days as Pilgrim Arrivals Slow
Every year, the last ten nights of Ramadan transform Makkah into one of the busiest religious destinations in the world. Pilgrims arrive from...
Saudi Arabia Declares 2026 the Year of Artificial Intelligence
Saudi Arabia has officially declared 2026 the Year of Artificial Intelligence, a move that signals how serious the Kingdom is about building a...
