Indonesia very important market for luxury hotels in Mecca
As the largest Muslim country in the world by population, Indonesia serves as a very important market for the hospitality sector in Saudi Arabia.
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Governor of Makkah attends holy Kaaba washing ceremony
DUBAI: On behalf of King Salman, the governor of Makkah province, Prince Khalid Al-Faisal oversaw the washing of the holy Kaaba on Tuesday. On his arrival at the Grand Mosque, he was received by Imam of the Grand Mosque Abdul Rahman Al-Sudais and the commander of Special Emergency Forces and commander of the Hajj Security Forces. The Kaaba was washing from the inside with
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Hajj 2018 pilgrims will have to shell out another Rs 5600 – The Siasat Daily
It has been agreed upon to collect Rs. 5600 from the pilgrims to make up the Rs 73 Cr loss suffered by the Hajj Committee of India. It was decided in the meeting of Hajj Committee of India, that the 147 Riyal which comes to nearly Rs 2500 collected for camps planning in Mina will not be returned to the pilgrims.
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Haj app proved a big success, says Mashat
Haj app proved a big success, says Mashat
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Makkah to Madinah in 90 minutes
“On Allah we rely and we pray to Allah to grant us success. Thanks to Allah our country is witnessing growth and prosperity in all fields. We thank Allah for the bounties with which the Kingdom has been blessed.”
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King, Crown Prince visit Prophet’s Mosque
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman visited the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah on Tuesday evening.
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Makkah emir washes the Kaaba
Makkah emir washes the Kaaba
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Hajj season boosts Middle East hotel demand in August
LONDON: Demand for hotel rooms across the Middle East leapt last month providing welcome relief for an industry that has been grappling with an oversupply of hotel accommodation, new data showed. Occupancy rates — a measure of the proportion of available rooms sold — in the region jumped to 63.4 percent from 62.1 percent, according to data provider STR’s research published on
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King to launch Haramain train Tuesday
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman is scheduled to inaugurate the ceremony to launch the Haramain Express Train on Tuesday, according to Minister of Transport Dr. Nabil Al-Amoudi.
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Hajis may have to pay more – The Siasat Daily
As the rupee slides further against the dollar in world trade, Hajj pilgrims may also not remain unaffected. They may need to pay Rs 5500 in addition to the payment they already made. According to sources, due to fall in rupee value, the Hajj Committee suffered the loss of nearly Rs. 70 Cr.
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Over 8,800 Umrah pilgrims so far
Under new arrangements, the Umrah pilgrims are allowed to visit various parts of the Kingdom and not to confine their stay to Makkah and Madinah only.
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Haramain train to start operation on Oct. 1; fares finalized
He said that the sprawling Jeddah railway station, spreading over a total area of 766,000 square meters, has the capacity to hold 25,000 passengers in an hour. The Makkah Rusaifah station, located 4 km from the Grand Mosque, has 503,000 square meters of area with a capacity to accommodate 20,000 passengers per hour while the Madinah station, which is 9 km from the Prophet’s Mosque, has the capacity for 4,000 passengers on a total area of 268,000 square meters. There has been tremendous response for renting commercial spots at the Haramain railway stations.
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