Shoura approves restructuring of visit and Haj visas
Echoing similar view, Dr. Abdul Ilah Saati called on GEA for building more infrastructure facilities for entertainment and conduct studies about the current percentage of household spending on entertainment.
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Over 7000 Holy Qur’an copies available in Mataf
Nearly 170 bookshelves have been placed in all prayer areas in the Mataf and the roof of the Grand Mosque so that worshipers and visitors can avail of the blessings in reciting the Holy Qur’an in front of the Holy Kaaba and in all corners of the Holy Haram.
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Holy Kaaba is washed
After the ceremony, he circumambulated the Kaaba and performed voluntary prayers. Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Badr Bin Sultan, Minister of Haj and Umrah Mohammed Saleh Benten, ministers, members of the Islamic diplomatic corps accredited to the Kingdom, senior officials and citizens participated in the washing ceremony.
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Pilgrims from 5 countries opted to stay put in Makkah after Haj
Authorities have allowed pilgrims to move outside the areas of the Two Holy Mosques to get themselves acquainted with the landmarks and peculiarities of different regions surrounding the two holy cities of Makkah and Madinah.
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Tourism in Saudi Arabia Yields $9.6B in Two Months
Tourism spending in Saudi Arabia exceeded SAR36 billion (USD9.6 billion) during July and August of 2019 compared to SAR33 billion (USD8.8 billion) of the same period last year.
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SR300 for multiple visa with one year validity
“This also shows Kingdom’s readiness to receive the increasing number of Haj and Umrah pilgrims through huge infrastructure projects and improving the system of services in Makkah, Madinah and the holy sites.
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Will Jordanians benefit from Saudi Arabia's decision to unify price for Haj, Umrah and visit visas?
Saudi Arabia's decision to unify the price for Haj, Umrah and visit visas has made Jordanians wonder if they will benefit from it. The Saudi authorities had
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SR300 for Haj, Umrah and visit visas to Saudi Arabia
Benten said that the decision shows the leadership keenness to facilitate the arrival of Muslims from all over the world to perform Haj and Umrah.
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Ministry to issue e-Umrah visa
The ministry stressed that the issuance of visa will be done through electronic route for Umrah, involving foreign agents and their respective Saudi Umrah service providers, and the adoption of a program that includes package of services and confirmed return tickets.
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Saudi Arabia cancels repeat Umrah fees
The Saudi authorities issued a royal decree which has restructured visit, transit and Haj policies, effectively cancelling repeat Umrah fees, Arab News reported.
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Crane crash: Binladen Group absolved of dereliction of duty
The court also said the finance ministry has no right to demand the shifting of the crane to another place away from the Grand Mosque.
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Hajj minister hails royal decree on Saudi visas
The Saudi minister for Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Mohammad Salih Bentin, thanked King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for issuing a royal decree restructuring visit, Hajj and transit visas. The decree includes the cancellation of repeat Umrah fees.
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