Mashaer train offers 7,000 seasonal jobs for men
The company operating the train service is currently running experimental daily trips in the mornings and evenings between the stations of Mina, Arafat and Muzdalifah to ensure the readiness of the cars, the railway and the signals.
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Haj Ministry exempts local pilgrim firms from ban on renting buses from abroad
They said the ministry lifted the ban on local companies in view of non-availability of sufficient number of vehicles in the local market and the high demand for transporting pilgrims.
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Saudi Haj Ministry allocates 230,000 seats for domestic pilgrims
On the other hand, chairman of the Tawafa Establishment for Pilgrims from South Asia said the establishment would be serving more than 570,000 pilgrims through 140 field offices manned by 16,659 personnel.
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Immigration pre-clearance to benefit 225,000 pilgrims this Haj
Immigration pre-clearance to benefit 225,000 pilgrims this Haj
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Makkah Road Initiative to serve 225,000 pilgrims
JEDDAH: The steering committee of the Makkah Road Initiative held a workshop in Jeddah to review its operations. The workshop, which is under the chairmanship of the Director General of Passports Gen. Suleiman bin Abdul Aziz Al-Yahya, tested the initiative’s implementation for the coming pilgrimage season. The Makkah Road Initiative expects to serve over 225,000 pilgrims at
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman announces Hajj gift for India with 30,000 increase in quota
NEW DELHI: Saudi Arabia has increased India’s Hajj quota by 30,000, lifting the figure to 200,000 per year. The enhanced quota means India will send the second-highest number of pilgrims for Hajj after Indonesia. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman decided to raise the quota after a bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Japanese city of Osaka.
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Mashair One exhibition showcases improved services for pilgrims visiting Saudi Arabia
MAKKAH: The Mashair One exhibition, an international showcase of the latest developments and improvements in the services offered by Saudi Arabia to pilgrims, opened on Tuesday. The event aims to encourage businesses to come up with further fresh ideas and technical innovations that can help to enrich the experiences of the millions of people who visit the holy places each
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Ban on entry of expats into Makkah begins on Shawwal 25
Ban on entry of expats into Makkah begins on Shawwal 25
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Multi-story tents in Mina to provide more space to Hajis
This is within the Kingdoms efforts to upgrade the services being extended to the pilgrims and is also within the efforts to achieve the goals and objectives of the 2030 Vision aimed at increasing the accommodation capacity for the Guests of Allah, he said.
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Municipality in Madinah fears return of crickets, grasshoppers
These insects are waiting for suitable climate to hatch their eggs so their recurrence is quite possible, he said.
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Economic Haj charges fixed at SR3,465
The ministry expected about 10,000 pilgrims to register in this package and said registration will start on Dhul Qada 1 (July 4).
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First group of Haj pilgrims due in Saudi Arabia on July 4
The current Umrah season began late October and ended on Monday, June 18. The arrival of Umrah pilgrims will resume in mid-August after the Haj.
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