Haramain High-Speed Train between Makkah and Madinah via Jeddah Set to Resume
Feb 08, 2021
Saudi Arabian transport minister Saleh Al-Jasser has announced that the contractor will bear the costs of repairing Haramain High-Speed Railway station in Jeddah, after a fire broke out in the station in October 2019.
The Minister was visiting the site of the incident on Saturday.
Al Jasser says the contractor will complete the repairs before the next Haj season and that it is proceeding at an accelerated pace.
The countdown has begun for the resumption of service of Haramain High-Speed Train between Makkah and Madinah via Jeddah Airport station and the King Abdullah Economic City of Rabigh.
The Kingdom’s telecom regulatory authority stated that the initiative comes within the framework of the integration of joint governmental efforts, in addition to the continuous efforts of telecommunications companies to support the continuity of the work of government agencies in confronting the coronavirus pandemic.
Decorations are also becoming an integral part of preparations for the holy month in Saudi Arabia
Updated 20 April 2021
April 20, 2021 00:01
JEDDAH: Ramadan is a special time for Muslims to get together with family and loved ones. These gatherings in Saudi culture result in a diverse menu of delicious dishes, with many being made exclusively during the holy month.
Muslims worldwide fast from dawn to sunset. Therefore, among all the aspects of local culture, food-related traditions are the most significant, distinguished and diverse. However, there are also shared meals and components of the Saudi iftar table featured in the holy month across the Kingdom.
Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has announced the launch of a new shipping service from Jeddah Islamic Port, complementing its strategic partnerships with some of the largest shipping companies in the world, such as Hapag Lloyd, CMA CGM, COSCO and ONE. The introduction of the new service reflects the confidence of global shipping lines in Mawani’s capabilities and the prominent position of Jeddah Islamic Port in global trade through the Red Sea, connecting the Middle East to Europe and North Africa, the Mediterranean and the Indian subcontinent, and covering key ports like Port Tanger in Morocco and Algeciras in Spain.