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SAR Increases Capacity of Haramain High Speed Railway for Ramadan Season

Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) announced the Haramain High Speed Railway's readiness to welcome worshippers and visitors to the two holy mosques during Ramadan season. (SPA)
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) announced the Haramain High Speed Railway's readiness to welcome worshippers and visitors to the two holy mosques during Ramadan season. (SPA)
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SAR Increases Capacity of Haramain High Speed Railway for Ramadan Season

Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) announced the Haramain High Speed Railway's readiness to welcome worshippers and visitors to the two holy mosques during Ramadan season. (SPA)
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) announced the Haramain High Speed Railway's readiness to welcome worshippers and visitors to the two holy mosques during Ramadan season. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) announced the Haramain High Speed Railway's readiness to welcome worshippers and visitors to the two holy mosques during Ramadan season 1445 AH, SPA said on Monday.
All operational plans have been completed, and the high-speed railway is ready to take visitors to various destinations between Makkah and Madinah.
SAR said that over 2,700 train trips are available in Ramadan 1445 AH, a 9% increase from last year. Seat availability also rises by 26%, exceeding 1.3 million.
Building on last year's plans, SAR remains committed to working with its partners to ensure a smooth journey for worshippers and Umrah performers, it said, adding that this aligns with the leadership's focus on integrated services for visitors to the holy mosques.
The company emphasized that the Ramadan 1445 AH operational plan anticipates increased capacity, including additional staff and trips. Additionally, train schedules will be adjusted to align with prayer times at the two holy mosques.

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Saudi FM Meets with Singaporean Counterpart, Signs MoU to Establish Strategic Partnership Council

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Wednesday with his Singaporean counterpart. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Wednesday with his Singaporean counterpart. SPA
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Saudi FM Meets with Singaporean Counterpart, Signs MoU to Establish Strategic Partnership Council

The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Wednesday with his Singaporean counterpart. SPA
The Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs met on Wednesday with his Singaporean counterpart. SPA

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah met on Wednesday with Singapore’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan.

The two officials reviewed bilateral relations and discussed ways to enhance them in various fields to achieve the aspirations of the two leaderships and their peoples.

Following the meeting, the two ministers signed a memorandum of understanding to establish a Strategic Partnership Council between the two countries. This reflects the commitment of both the Kingdom and Singapore to advance their relations across multiple domains, and aims to increase the volume of trade exchange, which reached $1 billion in 2024, thereby opening new horizons for cooperation between the two nations.

The meeting concluded with a press briefing delivered by Prince Faisal, during which he highlighted that the establishment of the Strategic Partnership Council represents a valuable opportunity to enhance cooperation and partnership across various sectors, particularly within the framework of initiatives linked to Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030.

Prince Faisal also emphasized that Singapore is one of the world’s most important financial hubs and that the Kingdom looks forward to continuing its collaboration with Singapore to achieve broader economic benefits.