National Hajj Board touts 2018 achievements
The National Hajj Board has lauded the Akufo-Addo led government for its massive contribution to the success of the 2018 hajj.
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Haj Committee of India releases state-wise quota for Hajj 2019
The Haj Committee of India on Friday released state-wise allocation of seats for Hajj 2019. The state-wise distribution of seats has been done based on the percentage of Muslim population in various state of the country.
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GACA: All domestic flights will shift to new Jeddah airport by mid-2019
The main lounge has 10 gates for the entry of passengers and six islands to complete their travel procedures, in addition to a special gate for the first and business class passengers.
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More than 2.5m Umrah visas issued so far
JEDDAH: The number of Umrah visas issued this year has reached 2,555,201, of which 2,183,031 pilgrims have arrived in the Kingdom, according to data provided by the Hajj and Umrah Ministry. There are 408,611 pilgrims still in the Kingdom, with 286,568 in Makkah and 122,043 in Madinah. Most pilgrims — 1,991,448 — came to the Kingdom by air, while 184,580 entered by land and
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"Five-fold increase" in Indian women Hajj applicants after travel condition lifted
India is witnessing a rise in the number of women Hajj applicants after a condition of guardian is lifted, with applications expected to increase five-fold compared with the previous numbers. Over 100 women signed up from the Uttar Pradesh state alone, says report
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KEC unit in deal to transfer land for Haramain rail project
Al Gharra International for Real Estate Development Company, an affiliate of Saudi's Knowledge Economic City (KEC), has signed an agreement with Saudi Railways Organization (SRO) for the transfer of land to build a railway station in Madinah.
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The physics of fluids explains how crowds of marathon runners move
This type of research could lead to new insight into other crowd formations, including those packed more tightly than marathon crowds, with pedestrians literally shoulder to shoulder. Such crowds sometimes result in deadly stampedes, such as the 2015 event at the hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia
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New tourism investments spark a travel boom in Saudi Arabia
DUBAI: As Saudi Arabia gets ready to open its doors to tourists from around the world, its own citizens are expected to take their travels to the next level in coming years. With travel bookings in the Kingdom considered the largest in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) — worth more than $25 billion each year — the power of the Saudi traveller shows no sign of slowing
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Hajj, Umrah Ministry pavilion showcases projects
JEDDAH: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah continues to receive visitors at its pavilion in Jeddah’s Cultural Park, introducing its initiatives and future projects. The pavilion takes visitors on a 3D virtual tour of the holy sites, and briefs them on the services and equipment provided by the Kingdom at those sites. The pavilion showcases the programs dedicated to receiving and
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Thunder and dust storm weather warning for Makkah
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s meteorologists warned on Wednesday that thunder and dust storms will hit Makkah and other nearby areas overnight. The General Authority of Meteorology and Environmental Protection issued a warning to residents in Makkah, Khalees, Rabegh and Al-Jumoom that the storm would start early evening and last until 1 am local time. Makkah's Department of Civil
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Emir receives head of Grand Mosque security
Makkah Emir Prince Khaled Al-Faisal receives the newly appointed head of Grand Mosque security, Brig. Gen. Yahya Al-Akeel at his office in Jeddah.
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IDF prepares for crossing of 10,000 Palestinians through Jordan to Mecca
The Coordinator of Government and Activities in the Territories (COGAT) completed preparations for passage of 10,000 Palestinians to the pilgrimage to the Al-Haram mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, COGAT said in a statement released Monday.
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