Cairo: As Hajj approaches, Saudi Arabia is preparing for the influx of pilgrims travelling to Mecca, the holiest city in Islam. One of the main entry points for international travellers is King ...

In a first, Indian Haj pilgrims ride high-speed trains to Makkah from Jeddah, Indian Haj pilgrims will now travel from Jeddah airport to Makkah on high-speed trains, reducing travel time.

Indian ambassador Suhel Ajaz Khan said this is not only a first for Indian pilgrims but also an inaugural experience for Saudi authorities in transporting Hajis by train directly from Jeddah airport ...

Riyadh [Saudi Arabia], May 26 (ANI): In a historical moment, Indian Hajis are set to use a high-speed train directly from the Jeddah Airport to Makkah for the very first time, the Indian Embassy in ...

Historic Jeddah is situated on the eastern shore of the Red Sea. From the 7th century AD it was established as a major port for Indian Ocean trade routes, channelling goods to Mecca. It was also the ...

In a historical moment, Indian Hajis are set to use a high-speed train directly from the Jeddah Airport to Makkah for the very first time, the Indian Embassy in Riyadh said. "History being scripted!

In a historic first, Indian Haj pilgrims, who arrived at the Jeddah airport on Sunday, travelled to Mecca by high-speed Haramain Train instead of buses. The arrangement, which will make the journey of ...