Courtesy lane for hajj-bound Filipino Muslims
Filipino-Muslims intending to perform the hajj pilgrimage this year may process their passports at the courtesy lane in all its consular offices nationwide, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).
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Indonesia Hajj Health Clinic in Medina ready for use: minister
The Indonesia Hajj Health Clinic (KKHI) in Medina, Saudi Arabia, is ready to serve Indonesian Hajj pilgrims during this year's Hajj season, according to Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas.
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Saudi Arabia’s hospitality market needs $110bn to complete planned hotel room supply
Saudi Arabia’s hospitality market, which is currently on a path of transition, needs $110 billion to complete the planned 310,000 hotel rooms, as envisioned by the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, according to research by global property consultancy Knight Frank.
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Two Holy Mosques chief announces initiative for gifted students
Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, president of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, has announced an initiative for gifted students in coordination with the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba).
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Saudi Arabia bans citizens from traveling to 16 countries
Saudi citizens have been banned from traveling to 16 countries due to COVID-19 cases in those countries, The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) said on Saturday.
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Mushfiqur to skip West Indies series to perform hajj
Wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim is set to skip the upcoming West Indies tour of Bangladesh national team. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said the cricketer is on leave to perform haj.
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Ministry clarifies way to change health status through Eatamarna in case there is error
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has clarified the way of changing the health status for individuals and their companions through Eatamarna app in case there is an error in their accounts.
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Grand Mosque authorities respond to over 800,000 inquiries from Umrah pilgrims, visitors
As many as 800,000 Umrah performers and visitors have benefited from the program of answering questions, overseen by the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, represented by the General Administration for Guidance Affairs.
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Saudi dialogue sessions to stimulate creativity and innovation in Hajj and Umrah
Saudi Arabia hosted a two-day session of virtual dialogue this week, aimed at “stimulating creativity and innovation in the field of Hajj and Umrah.”
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Hajj costs in Bangladesh high among neighbours
The cost of performing hajj is relatively high in Bangladesh when compared to its neighbouring countries like India, Pakistan, Indonesia and Malaysia. A Bangladeshi pilgrim has to pay a minimum of $5,332 for performing hajj this year, which is 47% more ($3,627) than for a pilgrim in Pakistan, and 93% more ($2,763) for one in
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Govt likely to miss May 31 deadline
Hajj Agencies Association of Bangladesh, a platform of around 1,500 private hajj agencies, said it is certain that the scheduled date for commencing the hajj flight would be missed as all procedures in this regard have not been finished yet.
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Minister Yaqut Visits Saudi Arabia to Ensure 2022 Hajj Pilgrimage Services
Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas left for Saudi Arabia in the early hours of Wednesday, May 18, 2022. The visit was reportedly aimed at ensuring that Indonesian hajj pilgrims will be able to depart starting June 4, 2022.
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