The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, announcing the policy via X, said only hotels licensed by the Ministry of Tourism will be ...

This bonus episode features a discussion with Muzzammil Ahussain, CEO of Almosafer, Saudi Arabia's largest travel and tourism ...

From 10 June 2025, overseas pilgrims must book licensed hotels and upload proof on the Nusuk Masar portal before visa ...

Saudi Arabia’s 2021 labor reform initiative continues to empower private sector expatriate workers with the ability to obtain ...

Saudi authorities, which strictly controls Haj, have stated that multiple-entry visas were being misused. Some travellers ...

Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman revealed updated schedules with flights to Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Iran ...

The timing of the visa freeze adds further strain to airlines and airport operations already facing peak seasonal demand .

As a matter of practice, during the Hajj season, there are temporary restrictions on short term visas to avoid overcrowding ...

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah confirmed the new Umrah season is officially underway, with the first arrivals expected on ...

Under the crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, the kingdom has pursued ambitious reforms to ...

Saudi Arabia and Egypt are reportedly planning to build a bridge – or possibly a tunnel – across the Red Sea to connect the ...