SAUDI ARABIA

First batch of pilgrims using Haramain High-Speed Railway arrives in Makkah

July 17, 2021

Saudi Gazette report

MINA — The first batch of pilgrims coming from Jeddah and Madinah by the Haramain High-Speed Railway arrived in Makkah on Saturday (Dhu Al-Hijjah 7), the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The Transport General Authority said that this batch includes 187 pilgrims who arrived at Ar Rusayfah Station in Makkah, and they will be transported by buses to the Grand Mosque.

The authority added that it monitors the adherence to coronavirus precautionary and preventive measures. It also inspects the buses transporting pilgrims to ensure their compliance and readiness in all regulatory and technical aspects so that pilgrims enjoy safe and comfortable transportation services during this year's Hajj season.


July 17, 2021
1075 views
HIGHLIGHTS
SAUDI ARABIA
hour ago

Saudi stock market may open to global investors, regulator says

SAUDI ARABIA
2 hours ago

Hamdan Al-Turki returns to Saudi Arabia after 19 years in U.S. prisons

SAUDI ARABIA
2 hours ago

SFDA marks World Breastfeeding Week with awareness push on mother-child health