Saudi Health Ministry implementing plan for pilgrims
JEDDAH: The Health Ministry said it is implementing an integrated plan to maximize performance in terms of health services provided to pilgrims. The plan includes remedial, preventive and emergency programs via well-equipped health facilities and qualified medical personnel trained to provide these services.
Read article
First batch of Indian pilgrims reach Makkah
The first batch of Indian pilgrims coming through Haj Committee of India (HCOI) reached Makkah from Madinah on Monday. The pilgrims were received at Makkah by the Indian Consul General Md. Noor Rahman Sheikh along with DCG/Consul (Haj) Mohd. Shahid Alam and Vice Consul (Haj)/In-Charge, Makkah Office Asif Saeed.
Read article
Shaza Makkah's Kids Club getting popular with pilgrims
The soft opening of the Shaza Makkah, the newest addition to the group of Shaza hotels in the Middle East, got off to an excellent start with guests who stayed at the hotel during Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr praising the luxurious comfort and the excellence of service.
Read article
Alonto welcomes 1st batch of Filipino pilgrims
Philippines Ambassador Adnan V. Alonto, together with other Muslim personnel from the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh, Philippine Consulate and POLO in Jeddah, welcomed the first batches of Filipino Pilgrims to this year’s Haj pilgrimage.
Read article
Makkah deputy governor opens reception center for pilgrims in Al-Nawariyah
JEDDAH: Prince Abdullah bin Bandar, deputy governor of Makkah, officially opened the welcome and reception center for pilgrims in Al-Nawariyah on the Makkah-Madinah highway on Tuesday. The center was built to ease the passage of pilgrims from and to Makkah and reduce the waiting time for buses. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, governor of Makkah, approved the final designs for the
Read article
Red Crescent prepares for Haj season
The Saudi Red Crescent Authority has intensified its preparations for this year’s Haj season. It has mobilized 2,631 personnel including doctors, specialists, administrators and technicians in Makkah and Madinah regions to serve pilgrims.
Read article
Hajj Commission Chairman Explains Increment in Hajj Package
Ousman Jah, Chairman of the Gambia Hajj Commission, said the increment of the package for pilgrims is as a result of requirements by the Saudi Government and the increase in fuel prices.
Read article
Despite bigger quota, more young Singaporeans are dreaming of Hajj
SINGAPORE: Although the Saudi government gave the green light to an increased number of Singaporean pilgrims for Hajj, more and more younger Singaporeans are placing the pilgrimage on their bucket list. Singapore is a multicultural nation nestled between Malaysia and Indonesia in the Malay Archipelago. About 14 percent of its 5.89 million population are Muslims, the majority
Read article
Saudi Arabian Tourism and Heritage Authority registers 43 archaeological sites
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s General Tourism and Heritage Authority has registered 43 archaeological sites across the Kingdom during the section quarter of this year. Among the registered sites are 26 locations in the holy city of Makkah, including Al-Hafaira in the governorate of Al-Taif, and two archaeological sites in the governorate of Al-Jamoom, It also includes nine in the
Read article
Saudi Ministry of Labor launches campaign to track illegal workers in Makkah, Madinah during Hajj
RIYADH: The Ministry of Labor and Social Development launched an intensive campaign to ensure that no illegal workers are employed in Makkah and Madinah during the Hajj season on a temporary basis. To execute the campaign well the department of inspection and development of work environment is taking part in preparations for the Hajj season and will make inspections to track
Read article
162,159 Hajj pilgrims arrive in Madinah
JEDDAH: Madinah has received 162,159 Hajj pilgrims up until Sunday, according to statistics from the National Adilla Establishment, the Saudi agency in charge of coordinating pilgrims’ activities. According to the agency, 38,318 pilgrims are from Turkey, 34,965 from Indonesia, 25,267 from India, 21,585 from Pakistan and 10,518 from Afghanistan.
Read article
Haj minister denies stopping domestic pilgrim registration
Minister of Haj and Umrah Mohammed Saleh Benten has denied reports that the ministry has stopped receiving Haj applications from prospective pilgrims within the Kingdom.
Read article