Saudi Tourism Ministry welcomes first pilgrim groups to Makkah, Madinah

Sun, 19 Apr 2026

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism welcomed the first groups of pilgrims arriving in Makkah and Madinah, organising reception events that reflect Saudi hospitality and the Kingdom’s commitment to serving pilgrims.

Syria's foreign and Arab tourist numbers jump 80%

Thu, 29 Jan 2026

Syria’s tourism sector recorded a strong recovery in 2025, with Arab and foreign arrivals rising sharply as improved security conditions and policy measures helped revive travel flows, the Syrian Ministry of Tourism said.