Browsing: Madinah

Madinah, January 21, 2026, SPA — The Khair Al-Khalq (Best of Creation) Museum in Madinah offers visitors a unique journey through the events of the Noble Prophetic Biography, bringing history to life through interactive experiences. The journey begins in the reception area, before visitors proceed through seven stations illustrating key stages of the Prophet’s life: his blessed birth, his life in Makkah before the revelation, the noble Hijrah, the arrival of the migrant caravan in Madinah, an overview of his life in the city, and concluding with the account of his passing. The museum provides six rich educational experiences, includ

Madinah, January 14, 2026, SPA — The 40th edition of the Economic Bulletin issued by the Al Madinah Al Munawarah Chamber highlights Madinah Region as a strategic hub for maritime transport and supply chains, benefiting from its prime location on the Red Sea coast and its key role in the Kingdom’s transport and logistics network, in line with Saudi Vision 2030 goals to diversify the economy and strengthen its position as a global logistics center. The bulletin noted that Madinah Region hosts two major ports in Yanbu Governorate: King Fahd Industrial Port and Yanbu Commercial Port. The ports are a key pillar of the Kingdom’s imp

Madinah, January 9, 2026, SPA — The Qiblatain Mosque and Cultural Center in Madinah received more than eight million visitors from February through December 2025, reflecting the city’s growing stature as an urban, cultural, and tourism destination. The turnout reflects development efforts led by Madinah Region Development Authority under Saudi Vision 2030. The work aims to improve quality of life, enhance the appeal of cultural centers, and raise service efficiency for visitors and residents. The center is one of Madinah’s key projects to enrich the visitor experience. It has upgraded the urban landscape and provides an int

Madinah, January 7, 2026, SPA — Quba Mosque in Madinah welcomed over 26 million visitors last year, highlighting its historic and spiritual significance. Throughout 2025, the mosque underwent extensive upgrades under the supervision of the Madinah Region Development Authority. New prayer areas covering 2,500 square meters were prepared, the air conditioning system was upgraded to more than 160 tons of cooling capacity, and over 150 external canopies were installed to ensure visitor comfort. The sound system was modernized with 160 speakers, and 3,000 square meters of carpeting were laid across the courtyards, creating a safe and welcom

Madinah, January 1, 2026, SPA — The Madinah Chamber of Commerce and Industry concluded its first operational camp for the restaurants and cafes sector yesterday. The camp was part of its efforts to develop the hospitality sector and enhance workforce skills. The camp focused on training employees and those interested in the restaurant and cafe sector, improving operational practices, and reinforcing food safety and operational sustainability principles through a specialized three-day training program. The camp concluded with a workshop titled “Restaurant Operations,” which addressed kitchen design and equipment, improving ope

Madinah, December 29, 2025, SPA — Executive Director of the International Dates Council Princess Sarah bint Bandar bin Abdulaziz toured several date factories in Madinah and reviewed operations and production lines. The tour included a review of production stages, technologies used for sorting and packaging, quality standards, and efforts to develop products in line with local and global market requirements. During the visit, she discussed issues related to Madinah date exports, including logistical and procedural challenges factories face in delivering products to overseas markets, and ways to address them. She also stressed expanding

NEW PARTNERSHIP SUPPORTS THE HOLY CITIES EVOLVING HOSPITALITY LANDSCAPE, PARTICULARLY IN MADINAH, AT A TIME OF ROBUST VISITOR GROWTH AND DEMAND FOR INTERNATIONALLY BRANDED HOTELS. MADINAH, KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA, DECEMBER 16, 2025 — Accor, a world-leading hospitality group and the largest hotel operator in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has signed an agreement with Madinah-based developer Arbah Taiba for Real Estate Development and Investment, to develop Novotel Madinah North. The new hotel will be located minutes from the iconic Al Masjid an-Nabawi and is scheduled to open in 2028. The collaboration draws on Arbah Taiba’s lo

Madinah, November 27, 2025, SPA — Madinah is experiencing a surge in visitors during the fall break, drawing crowds due to its pleasant climate and unique position as a center for religious and heritage tourism. The influx is concentrated in the central area around the Prophet’s Mosque and significant historical sites, including Quba Mosque, Sayyid Al-Shuhada Square, and Mount Uhud. Beyond the spiritual landmarks, families are frequenting public parks and recreational areas, reflecting Madinah’s unique status and aligning with Vision 2030’s goals to promote domestic tourism and enhance the overall visitor experience.