Saudi authorities nab 116 Indonesians for illegal haj travel
Saudi Arabian security authorities have arrested 116 Indonesians during a raid on a shelter in Misfalah, Mecca, for allegedly using illegal means to go on the haj.
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Innovative minds come together to revolutionize Haj technology
Saudi Arabia is currently hosting the largest Hackathon in the Middle East with the participation of thousands of developers and innovators from more than 100 countries during a three-day event at the International Exhibitions and Conventions Center in Jeddah.
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120 female guides to serve pilgrims
At least 120 women are getting ready to perform guide duties for Haj pilgrims this year, in addition to other duties adopted by the women’s division of the National Tawafa Establishment for Pilgrims of Arab Countries (ARBHAJ), which was awarded the “ISO” certificate twice in the past.
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Kenya Hajj Quota Increases
The number of Kenyan pilgrims going to Saudi Arabia for Hajj this year will be about 800 more than the previous year.
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The best route for SA Hajj or Umrah pilgrims is via Istanbul
Saudi Arabian authorities are under immense pressure from Muslims across the globe to allow greater access for pilgrims.
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Saudi Minister Hints At Increasing Pilgrims Number Under Vision-2030
Saudi Minister for Hajj and Umrah Dr Muhammad Saleh Bin Thahir Tuesday said collective efforts were underway to increase the number of Hajj pilgrims under the Vision-2030 by ensuring maximum facilities to Hujjaj and carrying out massive development projects at the Harmain Sharifain.
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Nearly half a million pilgrims arrive in Makkah, Madinah
Nearly half a million pilgrims arrived in the Kingdom since the Haj session started on July 14.
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Shaza Al Madina all set for Haj and Eid Al Adha
SHAZA Al Madina is preparing to host a record number of guests during Hajj and Eid Adha, following a high occupancy rate during the last ten days of Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr when occupancy peaked at 84.76 percent.
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Haj security commander reviews force readiness
The chief of Haj security forces, Lt. Gen. Khalid Bin Qarar A-Harbi, held a meeting of the commanders of the Haj security forces at the headquarters of the General Security in Mina to resume responsibilities for the upcoming pilgrimage season.
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Saudia launches second phase of plan to ease Hajj travel
JEDDAH: On Monday Saudi Airlines began the second phase of its Hajj plan to transfer pilgrims from various countries at the King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah while continuing operations at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah. The first Saudi Airlines pilgrimage flight, SV5111, arrived on Monday 30 July at King Abdulaziz Airport from the
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Saudi electronic guide will give weather information to Hajj pilgrims
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Meteorology and Environment Protection has published an electronic guide for Hajj pilgrims with advice on weather and environmental conditions. The guide is available in three languages — Arabic, English, and Urdu — so that the information is able to reach the vast majority of pilgrims. The guide is being published in conjunction
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Saudi Arabia set to launch Makkah light rail network
Saudi railway authorities are all set to kick off the Makkah Light Rail Project operations next month following the successful testing of the system by the contractor China Railway Construction Corporation, said a report.
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