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Whether you’re in Saudi Arabia for Umrah, Hajj, tourism, to visit family or for business, you have to visit Taif! Surrounded by breathtaking mountains and only an hour’s drive east of Makkah, Taif promises a world like no other in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Beautiful and prominent in its very own way, the city […]
For the first time since 2019, the Telegraph Travel Awards once again returns with some interesting results. Every year, Telegraph readers are given the opportunity to vote for their favourite part of the world, making it easier for others to decide where to go. Whilst the results are all interesting, it has been sad to […]
In recent years, there has an exponential growth in Muslim travellers. In 2022 alone, 110 million Muslim international visitors were accounting for 12% of all international arrivals. With this number only predicted to increase to 140 million in 2023, Muslim travellers are constantly seeking inspiration for their next getaway. Whilst some destinations such as Turkiye, […]
According to the newly released Mastercard-CrescentRating Global Muslim Travel Index (GMTI) 2023, Indonesia and Malaysia have been voted as the top two destinations globally for Muslim travellers. The annual report, now in its eighth year, analyzes data across nearly 140 countries to offer comprehensive insights into which destinations best meet the needs of the increasingly […]
Dhul Hijjah, also known as the month of Hajj is once again fast approaching. Millions of Muslims from around the world are preparing, or have already prepared, for their incredible journey to the most spectacular place on earth. The spiritual journey of Hajj is a fascinating endeavour. On the one hand, Islam emphatically focuses on […]
Al Ula native, Afrah Al-Harbi is the first Saudi woman to pilot hot-air balloons in the country. Having piloted them 55 times already, she became the first Saudi woman to obtain a license to navigate these aircrafts, as well as the youngest person ever to do so. Trained by the Saudi Arabian Hot-Air Ballooning Federation […]
