Saudi Arabia resumes partial international flight operations
International flights resumed in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday following the decision of the Saudi authorities to exempt certain categories of Saudis and expatriates from the temporary travel ban imposed since March as part of precautionary measures to stem the spread of coronavirus.
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Unclear whether international umrah will resume in January: Sahuc
The South African Haj and Umrah Council (Sahuc) says there is no definitive answer on whether umrah will open up to international travellers early next year. Saudi Arabia has announced it will open its international borders on 1st January 2021, however, the decision will be reviewed in December.
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Hajj minister launches virtual forum to enrich pilgrim experience
A virtual forum aimed at enriching pilgrims' experiences in the hospitality field was inaugurated on Sunday by Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Mohammed Salih Bentin.
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Saudi Arabia to ease international flight restrictions from 15 September
Saudi Arabia will partially lift its suspension on international flights from 15 September, the interior ministry said Sunday, six months after travel curbs were imposed due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Saudi Arabia to lift all travel restrictions on citizens from Jan. 1
Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday that it would lift totally the restrictions on citizens for leaving and returning to the Kingdom, with opening all land, sea and air ports starting from Jan. 1, 2021 in line with the coronavirus-related precautionary measures and protocols.
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Jaiz Bank, Hajj commission sign savings scheme
Jaiz Bank Plc, a non-interest bank in Nigeria, and the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria have signed a savings scheme in Abuja that will make it easier for Muslims in the country to perform the annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.
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300 companies slapped with SR 600 million in fines for Umrah violations
Over 300 Umrah companies face the prospect of being forced out of business after the Saudi Ministry of Umrah and Haj requested them to pay more than SR 600 million in fines after their Umrah pilgrims failed to leave the kingdom in due time
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Ferry service for pilgrims approved
The federal cabinet on Tuesday gave approval to the launching of a ferry service for pilgrims (Zaireen and Hujjaj) to provide them an affordable travel facility.
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Young Saudis help restore and preserve ancient stone castles in Jazan
Forty young Saudis from Al-Dayer governorate in the south of the Kingdom have started restoration and preservation work on historical stone castles in the region, to help protect them from damage caused by heavy rain and floods.
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Makkah public transport project gathers pace
Makkah Mass Rail Transit Company is implementing the first phase of the bus project, which consists of 12 lanes, including seven lanes for local buses with a length of 172 km and 347 stations; and five lanes for express buses with a length of 103 km and 103 stations.
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Tools used to wash Kaaba showcased
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques showcased some of the tools used in the ceremonial annual washing of the Holy Kaaba held last Thursday.
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Development of Madinah at the heart of Saudi leaders
The Prophet's City has always had a great place in the hearts of successive Saudi leaders from late King Abdulaziz Al-Saud to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman.
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