Riding the wind — how kitesurfing is transforming Makkah’s Al-Shuaiba coast
- Abundant coastal winds and expansive Red Sea waters are turning a historic seaside escape into Saudi Arabia’s premier destination for high-speed marine adventure
Makkah
Makkah hosts tour to help global operators diversify Umrah packages
Saudi Arabia awards SR1.5m to participants in King Abdulaziz Qur’an competition
Saudi author draws on Makkah’s global human tapestry for latest novel
Saudi Arabia honors Nepali man who defended mosque against attackers
Al-Shuaiba beaches emerge as kitesurfing hub for Makkah’s adventurous youth
Makkah museum showcases 18th-century Quranic manuscript
18th-century Qur’an on display at Makkah museum
Deal to boost tourism in Makkah region
Saudi app Hudhud guides Umrah pilgrims through Makkah’s sacred and historic landscape
