Haramain High Speed Railway Runs Hourly Trips from Jeddah Airport to Makkah

Saudi Arabia Railways previously announced over 4,700 scheduled trips for this year’s Hajj. (SPA)
Saudi Arabia Railways previously announced over 4,700 scheduled trips for this year’s Hajj. (SPA)
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Haramain High Speed Railway Runs Hourly Trips from Jeddah Airport to Makkah

Saudi Arabia Railways previously announced over 4,700 scheduled trips for this year’s Hajj. (SPA)
Saudi Arabia Railways previously announced over 4,700 scheduled trips for this year’s Hajj. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) is implementing its operational plan for this year’s Hajj, which includes running hourly trips on the Haramain High Speed Railway from King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah to Makkah.

This will facilitate the transportation of pilgrims and boost service efficiency during the peak Hajj period.

SAR previously announced over 4,700 scheduled trips for this year’s Hajj through the Haramain High Speed Railway, one of the world's fastest electric trains, capable of reaching speeds of 300 km/h.

SAR is coordinating closely with relevant authorities to ensure smooth operations and uphold the highest standards of safety and efficiency in transporting pilgrims.



GCC Secretary-General Meets with UAE Ambassador to Saudi Arabia

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - SPA
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - SPA
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GCC Secretary-General Meets with UAE Ambassador to Saudi Arabia

Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - SPA
Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi - SPA

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Secretary-General Jasem Albudaiwi Tuesday met with United Arab Emirates Ambassador to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Sheikh Nahyan bin Saif Al Nahyan at the General Secretariat headquarters in Riyadh on the occasion of the end of his tenure.

During the meeting, the secretary-general expressed his gratitude for the ambassador’s efforts throughout his tenure and for his effective role in strengthening the distinguished brotherly relations between the UAE and Saudi Arabia, SPA reported.

 

He also praised Sheikh Nahyan’s contributions to enhancing cooperation and integration between the two countries across various fields, reflecting the deep strategic ties that unite their leaderships and peoples.

Albudaiwi also commended the ambassador's role in supporting joint Gulf action toward greater interdependence and cooperation, wishing him continued success and prosperity in his future assignments.