Industry prepares for Islamic tourism surge - Metro News
THE Malaysian Association of Tour and Travel Agents (MATTA) is aiming to boost Islamic tourism through its Islamic Tourism Expo 2019.
Read article
New pedestrian flyovers to ease pilgrim movement in Mina
They said the construction of the projects started on March 27 and about 56 percent of the work had already been completed.
Read article
Hot weather to continue in Jeddah, other Saudi areas
Ayman Ghulam, chairman of the General Authority for Meteorology and Environment Protection, confirmed that the heat in Jeddah soared to almost 50 degrees Celsius on Friday.
Read article
Thai consul general hosts Umrah pilgrims
Every year, SBPAC provides a free full package for hundreds of Thai Muslims from the southern part of Thailand, to perform Umrah and Haj.
Read article
From smart systems to e-tracking, Hajj goes high-tech this year
Saudi Arabiarsquo;s Ministry of Hajj and Umra is rolling out a bundle of smart systems to facilitate the travel of pilgrims from around the world and
Read article
July 2 is the last date of entry for Umrah pilgrims, says Saudi ministry
In a circular, the ministry informed the Umrah service providers that the electronic issuance of Umrah visas was stopped on Monday, June 17, ahead of the annual Haj pilgrimage. It however said pilgrims who were issued visas before June 17 would be allowed to enter into the Kingdom until July 2.
Read article
Periodic maintenance of Holy Kaaba to continue
The maintenance work had already started on Monday. The project is under the supervision of the Ministry of Finance in collaboration with the Presidency of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques and some other concerned government departments.
Read article
Umrah visa stopped, to resume on August 16
Mohammed Bin Badi, CEO of the National Committee for the Haj and Umrah said the ministry will resume receiving applications for Umrah visas from Dhul Hijja 15 (Aug. 16).
Read article
International Dates City coming up in Madinah
The city, spreading over an area covering 1,089,441 sq. meters, will be a local and international destination for the trade, manufacturing and export of dates of Saudi Arabia to various parts of the world.
Read article
Millennium MEA confirms rights to Makkah hotel
Millennium Hotels and Resorts Middle East and Africa (MEA), a hotel management company in the region, has addressed its guests with deep regrets for the inconvenience they might have encountered during their stay at Makkah Millennium Hotel and Towers.
Read article
Haj companies told to provide a cleaner for each 30 pilgrims
The ministry, in a circular, asked the companies to make an identity card for each and every pilgrim and to provide the pilgrims with wrist bracelets containing their names, nationalities, place of accommodation, the name of the tawafa establishment and other relevant information.
Read article
Over 7.3mn Umrah pilgrims arrive, about 6.8mn depart
Over 7.3mn Umrah pilgrims arrive, about 6.8mn depart
Read article