Pilgrims travelling from Masjid an-Nabawi (Prophet’s Mosque) to Masjid Quba can now ride a buggy along the Quba Walkway instead of walking or taking a bus or taxi.
Two MoUs signed in Riyadh on 9 June 2026 lay the groundwork for an overland rail corridor passing through Makkah al-Mukarramah, Madinah al-Munawwarah and NEOM.
Saudi Arabia has activated specialised mobile medical vehicles along the highway between Madinah and Makkah to provide on-the-road healthcare for pilgrims.