Hajj packages appearance depends on available seats in each one of them
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah clarified that the Hajj packages appearances depend on the available seats in each one of them, which is being continuously updated.
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COVID-19 vaccination is a condition to perform Hajj 1444
Pilgrims wishing to perform the Hajj this year are required to complete all doses of COVID-19 vaccinations, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah confirmed.
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Hajj ministry fully replaces 'Etamarna' app with 'Nusuk'
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has decided to do away with the Etamarna app and to extend all pilgrim-related services via Nusuk app.
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Jeddah airport starts free shuttle service to Makkah Grand Mosque
King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah has launched a free shuttle service for pilgrims.
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Hajj 2023: 2 500 South African pilgrims allowed to perform – Saudi Arabia announces
South Africa has been granted a quota of 2 500 that will be allowed to perform hajj in 2023 or the Islamic year 1444. The announcement was made by the South African Hajj and Umrah Council (Sahuc) on Wednesday.
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Technology becomes main means in managing Hajj works
The technology has become the main means in managing the Hajj works, Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Abdelfattah Mashat said. He added that Saudi Arabia holds a large technical infrastructure.
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'Made in Makkah' and 'Made in Madinah' identities launched
Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, emir of Makkah and advisor to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, and Prince Faisal bin Salman, emir of Madinah, inaugurated the “Made in Makkah” and “Made in Madinah” identities. These identities emanate from the “Made in Saudi Arabia” program launched by the Saudi Export Development Authority (SEDA) at the beginning of 2021.
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Deal signed at Hajj expo to launch smart cards for pilgrims
Smart cards will contain users’ info linked to electronic app to enhance pilgrims’ experiences. Agreement signed by Saudi deputy minister of Hajj and Umrah, and General Authority of Awqaf governor.
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Saudi Arabia to receive Hajj pilgrims to pre-COVID levels
Saudi Arabia will welcome pilgrims to preform Hajj this year with the same numbers before COVID pandemic, according to the Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah.
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Companions cannot be added after paying Hajj fees
It has also confirmed that pilgrims cannot perform Hajj except if they hold a visa designated for that, or who have a regular residence (Iqama) inside Saudi Arabia.
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MWL, Makkah Clock Towers sign scientific and cultural cooperation agreement
The agreement was signed in the presence of MWL Secretary-General, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Museums and International Exhibitions of the Prophet's Biography and Islamic Civilization Sheikh Dr. Mohammed bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa.
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Ministry announces easy payment options for Hajj packages
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that domestic pilgrims have the option of paying the Hajj package costs in three equal installments, instead of paying the full amount in one go as was the case during previous years.
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