Pakistan-Saudi Hajj Agreement To Be Inked Earlier Next Month
The Hajj agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia would be inked on December 9, 2019, said official sources of Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony on Wednesday.
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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia to ink Hajj agreement next month
The ministry was considering various options including decreasing Hajj quota of Hajj Group Organisers (HGOs) and increasing quota of government Hajj scheme.
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Haj Ministry announces individual E-Umrah visas
Wazan, who is also leader of the ministry office for realization of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, made the remarks while addressing a workshop on “First phase of electronic visa” in Jeddah on Wednesday.
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PIA cuts Umrah fare by Rs4000
The PIA has reduced its Umrah fare by Rs4000 after Rabiul Awal 12. Now pilgrim will have to pay Rs68000. Airline sources said the fare was reduced keeping in view of thin number of passengers this year because of Saudi government taxes.
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Muslims in Southern Thailand Getting Ready for Hajj Pilgrimage
Thai Muslims in the southern Yala province exchange experiences on Hajj pilgrims and learn of health issues related to the religious duty.
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Police arrest suspect in 'ticket fraud' victimizing 167 Umrah pilgrims
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High-speed rail on track for Saudi Vision 2030, Cairo conference told
JEDDAH: The Haramain High-Speed Railway, inaugurated by King Salman, will play a vital role in handling the growing number of pilgrims to the Kingdom, Dr. Nabil bin Mohammed Al-Amoudi, Saudi Arabia’s transport minister, said. The 450 km inter-city system would improve pilgrim comfort and lead to a reduction in the number of traffic accidents, he said. Al-Amoudi was speaking
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Saudi foundation publishes history of Al-Zareeb Castle in Tabuk
JEDDAH: The King Abdul Aziz Foundation for Research and Archives (Darah) has published a history of Al-Zareeb Castle in Al-Wajh governorate in Tabuk, to coincide with King Salman’s visit to the province. The castle, which was built in 1617 to help protect pilgrims during their journeys to and from Makkah, is rectangular and made from stone. It includes towers and chambers
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9 areas open for investment in Haj and Umrah sectors
The opportunities are in fields like packaging, import and supply of food and beverages, public health, financial solutions, transport, crowd management, traffic flow control, travel and accommodation, waste management and housing, Al-Ayed said.
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Private sector’s role in improving Hajj, Umrah services highlighted in Jeddah forum
JEDDAH: The role of entrepreneurs and emerging companies in regional economies and in the Hajj and Umrah sector was discussed during the opening day of Saudi Forum for Emerging Companies. The event, at the Ritz-Carlton in Jeddah, was organized by the Small and Medium Enterprises General Authority (Monsha’at) under the title “Emerging companies and their role in the regional
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Middle East Respiratory Syndrome: Viral infection found in 1 out of every 3 pilgrims returning from Saudi Arabia with respiratory illness: Study
The research undertaken by a team of eight scientists— two from SKIMS and others from health institutes from India and USA— was carried out in the wake of recent Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) outbreak in Saudi Arabia
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Moon comes directly above Kaaba
Moon comes directly above Kaaba
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