Year: 2026

voco Makkah is difficult to describe as a small hotel. Spread across nine high-rise towers, the IHG property contains 4,321 rooms and suites. That scale makes it one of the largest hotels in Makkah. Yet size alone is not what makes the property interesting. voco Makkah has been built around practical pilgrimage needs, including large

Saudi Arabia’s Insurance Authority and General Directorate of Civil Defense today (August 16) launched a third-party cooperative insurance policy for crowded venues and high-risk activities.  The policy provides civil liability coverage for establishments against bodily injury and property damage that may befall visitors and patrons as a result of accidents at covered sites, reported SPA.  It

The Insurance Authority and the General Directorate of Civil Defense announced on Sunday the launch of the Third-Party Cooperative Insurance Policy for Crowded Venues and High-Risk Activities. The policy provides civil liability coverage for establishments against bodily injury and property damage that may befall visitors and patrons as a result of accidents at covered sites.

Saudi Arabia recorded an 89 percent improvement in latency rates for its most popular electronic games, positively impacting service quality and performance, according to a report by the Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST). The fifth edition of CST’s “Saudi Internet” report showed that several popular games recorded low latency rates, reaching 11 milliseconds for

First Gulf Company (FGC) has announced that it will introduce the first Certified Healthcare Technology Manager (CHTM) certification pathway in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in partnership with the Biomedical Engineering Technology Society (BMET). The two organizations will formalize their collaboration through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Sunday, 23 August 2026. Awarded internationally by

Cityscape Global Riyadh has become one of the most important meeting points for anyone following Saudi Arabia’s rapidly changing real estate market. The exhibition brings developers, investors, architects, government representatives, technology companies and homebuyers together under one roof. For visitors, the scale can be striking. Large models show entire neighborhoods and mixed-use districts. Developers introduce

Elaf Kinda Hotel has one feature that immediately stands out for pilgrims: it is less than 100 meters from Masjid al-Haram. Located on Al Misyal Street near the Clock Towers, the hotel gives guests easy access to King Abdul Aziz Gate and King Fahd Gate. That makes it a practical choice for travelers who want