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Intrepid Travel introduces an exciting new adventure: a 12-day tour of Saudi Arabia, expertly guided by women, exclusively tailored for women travelers. Intrepid Travel expands its female-only lineup with the addition of a captivating new tour, beginning in Riyadh and concluding in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Dubbed the Saudi Arabia Women’s Expedition, this exclusive journey aims […]
It is estimated that approximately one million pilgrims will be arriving in Saudi Arabia for Hajj this week. Flocking to the blessed cities of Makkah and Madinah from all corners of the world, this will be the first time such numbers will be arriving for Hajj since the breakout of the covid pandemic in 2020. […]
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will be sending its first-ever female astronaut to the International Space Station (iSS) later this year. Joining the AX-2 space mission, both Rayyanah Barnawi and Ali AlQarni will be joining other astronauts on Axiom Space’s second all-private astronaut mission. In a report by Arab News, the Saudi Press Agency said, […]
The landscape of the Saudi workforce is forever evolving, with many progressive changes being made around gender equality and equal pay. For the first time, women in Saudi Arabia have qualified to drive the Haramain Express trains – also known as the fast trains – between the two holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. One […]
Travellers flying with Saudia Airlines can now take advantage of a new service, which allows them to apply for a visa with their airline ticket to explore Saudi Arabia and perform Umrah. The visa will be valid for 96 hours and will allow visitors to visit any place of their choice within the Kingdom. The […]
The Hajj Expo 2023 is well underway and agreements are already being made about the changes that will be made this year for pilgrims. With key authorities, entrepreneurs and decision-makers collaborating on the future of Hajj and Umrah, one such agreement was centred around the limit on pilgrim numbers. After facing restrictions for three years […]
