Mecca draws influx of foreign capital as Saudi Arabia eases property rules

Millions of Muslims come on pilgrimage from abroad and some are taking the opportunity to shop for second homes

MECCA, Saudi Arabia – The train from Jeddah glides into town with a reminder on the travel app that this stop is “for Muslims only.” 

The station could be anywhere in the Gulf – dotted with souvenir shops,...

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