How Varanasi safeguards its sacred sites

This article is authored by Pras Ganesh, executive vice president, Toyota Motor Asia & executive programme director, Toyota Mobility Foundation.

New Mecca airport approved - allowing pilgrims to fly directly to Islam's holiest city

Saudi Arabia has approved a new airport and metro for Mecca to provide direct access for millions of annual pilgrims.

Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah signs strategic partnership with Bookme for enabling instant Umrah visa issuance

MADINAH, Saudi Arabia, April 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bookme was recognized as a strategic partner by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for enabling instant Umrah visa issuance in a first-of-its-kind ...

Pilgrims may soon fly directly to Mecca as airport plans take off

Plans for a new airport and metro system aim to improve access for the many pilgrims that visit Mecca annually, and ease ...