Sudais reviews Haram’s Ramadan preparations
The Presidency has made all preparations to facilitate the smooth flow of pilgrims who are expected to flock to the holy cities from all over the world during the holy month.
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Prince Badr tours Holy Mosques exhibition, inspects Kiswa factory
Visiting the exhibition, Prince Badr reviewed the historical exhibits and artifacts, which represents the history and architecture of the two holy mosques from the early period of Islam to the Saudi era.
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The short history of the Hijaz Railway in Saudi Arabia
JEDDAH: The line that was built from Damascus, Syria, to Madinah, Saudi Arabia, is a fascinating part of Hijazi history. Sultan Abdul Hamid II put great effort into modernizing transportation and communication during the Ottoman Empire. He laid telegraph lines and railways to connect Ottoman villages and built the Hijaz Railway to connect Damascus with Madinah.
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Hajj 2019: PIA steps up to manage 300 flights
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), on Sunday, kicked off preparations for 300 special and scheduled Hajj flights to facilitate 65,000 pilgrims. The national carrier would operate Boeing 777 and Airbus A320 aircrafts during phase-wise operations. Flights would be operated from all major cities, including Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, Sukkur and Quetta.
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Saudia starts second phase of domestic operation from new Jeddah airport
Located 19 km north of the Jeddah city, the airport is regarded as a world-class iconic and high-tech gateway to the Two Holy Mosques.
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Bangladesh frets over Middle East air fare hikes
DHAKA: “I have been waiting for three weeks to get a flight to Saudi Arabia but couldn’t manage due to the high price of tickets,” said 35-year-old Abdul Malek, a Bangladeshi wanting to travel to the Kingdom. Malek got his visa in late January and is scheduled to start work at a cafe in Hail on April 1. Fares to Middle Eastern countries have increased, and even more than
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With over 1.1 million pilgrims Pakistan tops countries in performing Umrah
Indonesia comes second with 760,245 pilgrims followed by India with 472,103 pilgrims since season started late October
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Religious Ministry to deploy over 1,500 Moavineen-e-Hujjaj in Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony is intending to deploy over 1,500 Moavineen-e- Hujjaj in Saudi Arabia to help facilitate intending pilgrims during their pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, officials sources of Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony said.
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State pilgrims’ boards yet to announce 2019 hajj fares —NAHCON – Punch Newspapers
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria says it has not authorised any state Muslim pilgrims’ board to announce hajj fare for 2019. The Head, Pu...
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Muslims urged to process travel document for Pilgrimage
Muslims who wish to travel to Mecca for this year’s pilgrimage have until 30th June 2019 to process their traveling documents through accredited agents.
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Mashat receives Indian Haj delegation
Mashat receives Indian Haj delegation
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Romania will not follow through with embassy relocation — analysts
Following His Majesty King Abdullah’s decision to cancel a visit to Romania in solidarity with Jerusalem, political analysts and commentators weighed in on what they considered to be of significant importance on Jordan’s ties with countries supporting Israel, particularly Romania.
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