Pilgrim services in the spotlight at GITEX Dubai
As part of the Saudi Ministry of Interior’s pavilion at GITEX Technology Week 2021 in Dubai this week, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah showcased the state-of-the-art technologies it employs to deliver the services the Kingdom provides to pilgrims and other visitors.
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Makkah court revokes fines slapped on Umrah companies for visa violations
The Administrative Court of Appeals in Makkah issued a final verdict canceling fines imposed on Umrah companies for violating regulations.
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Hajj Ministry participates in Dubai GITEX event
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia participated in the Ministry of Interior’s pavilion at GITEX Technology Week 2021 in Dubai to showcase the most prominent technologies in the field of services being provided by the Kingdom to pilgrims, Umrah performers and visitors.
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Limited space in Mina hindering national hajj quota increase: ministry
The Religious Affairs Ministry has acknowledged limited space in Mina Valley, which would be densely crowded during the annual Hajj ritual, as a challenge to seeking an increase in the national hajj quota from Saudi Arabia.
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Social distancing stickers from all over Grand Mosque is being removed
Workers have begun removing social distancing stickers from indoor and outdoor corridors, squares and facilities of the Grand Mosque.
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Muslims perform Fajr prayer at Grand Mosque amid new atmosphere after lifting social distancing
Muslims performed Al-Fajr prayer Sunday at the Grand Mosque amid atmosphere full of faith. The mosque received large numbers of worshipers and Umrah performers after easing COVID-19 precautionary measures, canceling social distancing between worshipers, and allowing the Grand Mosque to operate at full capacity.
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Sudden electrical failure causes cancelation of Haramain Railway trips for two days
A sudden electrical failure in the Haramain high-speed railway systems caused the cancelation of the scheduled trips for 48 hours.
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Senegal President Macky Sali performs Umrah
President of the Republic of Senegal Macky Sall arrived in Jeddah on Friday to perform Umrah.
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Saudi Arabia to ease coronavirus-related restrictions on Sunday
Saudi Arabia has announced on Friday that it will start easing coronavirus-curbing restrictions and health precautions from Sunday, Oct. 17. The Kingdom will allow the Grand Mosque in Makkah to operate at full capacity, but workers and visitors must continue wearing face masks at all times.
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Zamzam water containers at fixed marble stations return to Grand Mosque in Makkah
The Zamzam water containers at fixed marble stations are now available for the pilgrims and worshipers at the Grand Mosque in Makkah after a hiatus of over one and a half years.
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Saudi Arabia Allows Entry to Indonesian Umrah Pilgrims
Saudi Arabia has reopened its doors to Indonesian pilgrims to perform umrah or minor hajj after it was closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Umrah and prayer at Grand Mosque permits restricted for fully vaccinated pilgrims from Oct. 10
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that only fully vaccinated pilgrims with two doses will be allowed to apply for the permit for performing Umrah and prayer at the Grand Mosque in Makkah starting from Sunday, Oct. 10.
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