Makkah

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Saudi Tourism Ministry opens offices in Makkah, Madinah

Mon, 13 Oct 2025

The Saudi Arabia Ministry of Tourism inaugurated its new offices in Makkah and Madinah regions as part of its strategic initiative to enhance the efficiency of services within the tourism sector.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Hilton boosts Makkah portfolio with two new properties

Wed, 28 Jan 2026

Global hospitality major Hilton has announced the opening of two new properties in Makkah - DoubleTree by Hilton Makkah Aziziyah and Wirgan Al Noor, Tapestry Collection by Hilton - nearly doubling its presence in the Saudi city and expanding its hospitality offerings for the millions of pilgrims and travellers who visit each year.

Construction & Real Estate

Saudi Arabia officially opens real estate market to foreign buyers

Sun, 25 Jan 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Real Estate General Authority has announced that the new laws allowing foreign companies as well as expats to own a wider range of local real estate assets have officially come into effect. With this, all provisions are now enforceable under the national real estate framework.

Construction & Real Estate

Umm Al Qura's landmark Makkah project gets LEED Gold certification

Sun, 25 Jan 2026

Saudi-based Umm Al Qura for Development & Construction Company has announced that its landmark urban project - Masar Development - in Makkah city has been awarded LEED Gold certification, one of the highest international certifications in sustainability and built environment.

Construction & Real Estate

Umm Al Qura awards $1bn prime Makkah development package contracts

Sat, 17 Jan 2026

Saudi-based Umm Al Qura for Development and Construction Company has awarded major contracts worth SAR4.1 billion ($1.1 billion) to Mobco and BEC Arabia Contracting Company for the completion of two major development packages at its Masar Destination in Makkah city.

Construction & Real Estate

Metso wins contract to deliver gold processing plant in Saudi Arabia

Thu, 15 Jan 2026

Metso, a global leader in sustainable gold processing technologies, has secured a major contract from Saudi mining giant Maaden to supply a gold processing plant for its Ar Rjum mine located in Makkah. The contract covers commissioning and advisory services for equipment installation.

Construction & Real Estate

Vennre announces key Saudi expansion with strategic Makkah deal

Mon, 12 Jan 2026

Vennre, the private markets investment platform headquartered in Riyadh and London, has announced its first Saudi real estate deal through a regulated development fund within the Masar project in Makkah, thus marking a milestone in the firm’s expansion within the kingdom.