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Taif, June 01, 2026, SPA — Governor of Taif Prince Fawaz bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz inspected a number of tourist sites, resorts, and parks in Al Shafa Center today to assess their readiness to receive visitors and vacationers during this year’s summer season. During the tour, the governor reviewed the level of services provided to visitors, as well as the facilities and amenities prepared to enhance the visitor experience. He also inspected maintenance and development work underway at tourist sites in the center. The governor stressed the importance of diversifying summer events and accompanying programs in line with visitors’ e

Makkah, June 01, 2026, SPA — The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites announced the awarding of six development sites under the Developed Districts Program, covering a total area of more than 2.7 million square meters and representing investments valued at SAR13.3 billion. The initiative is part of the commission’s efforts to enhance the urban environment, support economic growth, improve the quality of life, and advance sustainable development in the Holy City. The commission stated that the awarded sites are located in the neighborhoods of Jurhum South, Al-Khalidiyah, Al-Hajlah, Al-Hindawiyah East, Al-Hindawiyah South,

Mina, May 30, 2026, SPA — The Ministry of Municipalities and Housing, represented by the Holy Makkah Municipality, conducted over 38,000 field inspection tours during the 1447 AH Hajj season to maintain high compliance levels and preserve the quality of municipal services provided to pilgrims across Makkah and the holy sites. The ministry stated that the field inspections targeted health and commercial establishments, catering kitchens, food outlets, and various seasonal service sites related to the Hajj to guarantee the highest standards of health, safety, and service quality for all pilgrims.

Makkah, May 22, 2026, SPA — Kidana Development Company, in cooperation with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, has transformed previously underutilized areas within the holy sites into fully serviced accommodation zones, significantly expanding lodging capacity for pilgrims. The initiatives increased the capacity of developed sites to approximately 209,000 pilgrims over three consecutive Hajj seasons, while adding annual accommodation capacity for up to 70,000 pilgrims. The projects form part of ongoing efforts to enrich the pilgrim experience and enhance services within the holy sites. The development initiatives focused on maximizing th

Makkah, April 27, 2026, SPA — The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites (RCMC) launched the “Discover Makkah” digital platform, aimed at providing a unified reference that facilitates visitors’ access to information and services related to Makkah, enhancing their religious and cultural experience. The platform offers integrated content covering historical landmarks, enrichment sites, and museums, alongside interactive tools such as smart maps and a trip planner, enabling users to plan their visits and navigate between sites with ease. Discover Makkah provides reliable and up-to-date information through a uni