Zamfara earmarks N1.1b for Hajj camp, vehicles
The Zamfara State Government has earmarked N1.1 billion for the construction of a new Hajj camp and procurement of utility vehicles and ambulances...
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SAHUC Announces Hajj Operators
The South African Hajj Umrah Council (SAHUC) has released the list of accredited hajj operators that will offer services to accredited hujjaj ahead of the Hajj season.
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Saudi high-tech bus stations for pilgrims planned
High-tech bus stations to improve pilgrims’ transport to holy sites in the Kingdom moved a step closer following a workshop carried out by the Hajj and Umrah Ministry.
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Pakistan ambassador to Riyadh praises ‘Makkah Route’ initiative
Pakistan is hoping Saudi Arabia will expand its Makkah Route initiative giving pilgrims easier access to the Kingdom, Pakistani envoy Raja Ali Ejaz said. Ejaz told Riyadh Gov. Prince Faisal bin Bandar that Pakistan was happy with the success of the program and hoped it could be extended to other areas of the country.
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Haramain railway raises speed to 300 km per hour
Meanwhile, the Haramain Train will start operating 16 services per day during the mid-academic year vacation, starting from Jan. 3 and ending on Jan. 19. The new non-stop services will start from 8 a.m. and will continue until 11 p.m. throughout the week.
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SAHUC Releases Mandatory Charges for Hajj 1441/2020
Following various protocol meetings in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the South African Hajj & Umrah Council (SAHUC) has announced the mandatory charges for Hajj 1441/2020.
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Fazila Malek Barred from Acting as Hajj Operator
The South African Hajj and Umrah Council (SAHUC) has announced travel operator Fazila Malek has been barred from acting as a hajj operator.
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Pos Malaysia offers luggage shipping service to umrah pilgrims
Pos Malaysia Bhd is offering a luggage shipping service to Malaysians performing the umrah pilgrimage from Jan 1, 2020 to facilitate their return to Malaysia.
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Saudi Arabia’s limousines set to go green and smart, starting from airports
The limousine sector in the Kingdom is witnessing a qualitative paradigm shift encompassing external appearance and internal services with a single identity, thanks to the initiatives being made by the Public Transport Authority (PTA) in cooperation with the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage
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New service schedule for Saudi Arabia's Haramain railway
The administration of the Haramain High-Speed Railway has announced its new multi-option itinerary schedule, coinciding with the mid-year vacation of 1441 AH, raising the number of its daily trips to 16.
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Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah Receives Director General of Oman's General Directorate of Preaching and Guidance
Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Abdulfattah bin Sulaiman Mashat received here today Director General of Oman's General Directorate of Preaching and Guidance Sultan bin Saeed Al-Hinai and his accompanying delegation, within the context of early preparations for the this year's Hajj season
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Shops will be able to function 24/7 from Wednesday
As of forthcoming Wednesday, the decision allowing commercial activities to function 24/7 will come into effect.
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