Saudi Arabia launches e-visa project for Jordanian pilgrims
JEDDAH: The Saudi Embassy in Jordan on Tuesday gave the go-ahead for new electronic visas to replace stamped versions for Jordanians visiting the Kingdom. The project was inaugurated at a special committee meeting held at the embassy in the Jordanian capital of Amman. The Saudi ambassador to Jordan, Prince Khalid bin Faisal bin Turki, was given a detailed explanation of the
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1.4m Indonesians visit Saudi Arabia for Haj and Umrah annually
The strategic ties are continuously developing in all fields, he said, adding that his country, which has a population of more than 230 million people, strongly supports the Kingdoms Vision 2030 reform goals.
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Banks receive over 20,000 Hajj applications on first day
Over 20,000 applications were received on Monday, the first day for submission of Hajj applications under government Hajj scheme, in various branches of 14 designated banks across the country.
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SAHUC road show shed light to prospective Hujjaaj.
People came out in their number this weekend in support of the South African Hajj and Umrah Council’s (SAHUC) Hajj 2019 road show that took place on Saturday at the Athlone Civic Centre. SAHUC Western Cape Chairperson Shaykh Riad Fataar said the road show impacted a number of prospective Hujjaaj.
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Saudi Commission for Tourism addressed 14,633 complaints in 2018
JEDDAH: The tourism contact center of the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) addressed 14,633 complaints filed in 2018 through the center’s 24-hour unified number 19988, which receives all complaints and suggestions from end users. The complaints were related to services provided in tourist establishments, and mainly focused on accommodation services,
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20 teams progress in KAUST Hajj and Umrah contest in Jeddah
JEDDAH: Twenty teams have been chosen to progress to the next phase of an innovation and entrepreneurship initiative at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST), which aims to support and develop projects to deliver smart services for pilgrims in Saudi Arabia during Hajj and Umrah.
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Haramain train to increase trips in Ramadan
The trains currently run four trips in each direction five days a week. The railway added eight new trips between Makkah and Madinah from Feb. 13.
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Banks to start receiving Hajj applications from Monday
The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony will start receiving Hajj applications under the government scheme from Monday, February 25.
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Saudi Arabia issues more than 4.1 million Umrah visas
JEDDAH: The number of Umrah visas issued this year by Saudi Arabia has reached more than 4.1 million. According to data provided by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, the total figure for approved visas stands at 4,116,827, of which 3,672,648 pilgrims have arrived in the Kingdom. There are 439,785 pilgrims still in the country, with 302,263 of them in Makkah and 137,522 in
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Zamzam water to be supplied in 5-liter cans
Pilgrims can obtain Zamzam water from filling station in Kudai in Makkah, King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and Prince Muhammad Bin Abdul Aziz International Airport in Madinah.
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Union minister urged to act against illegal Haj operators
Having been bombarded with complaints, Congress MLA Amin Patel has approached Union minister of minority affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi to act against unregistered and unauthorized tour operators duping Haj and Umrah pilgrims.
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Egypt re-opens Port Tawfiq-Jeddah line after 14 years
CAIRO: The Egyptian Red Sea Ports Authority has announced the re-opening of the Port Tawfiq-Jeddah navigation line between Egypt and Saudi Arabia after a 14-year hiatus. Prior to 2006, Port Tawfiq was a private maritime port for travelers between Suez and Jeddah. The line was suspended in that year, however, after the sinking of the ferry Al-Salam Boccaccio 98. About 1,000
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