99 women security personnel deployed at Prophet’s Mosque serving worshipers during Ramadan
99 women security personnel deployed at Prophet’s Mosque serving worshipers during Ramadan
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Tourism Development Fund to co-finance SR1.3bn project in Madinah
Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Development Fund (TDF) in cooperation with Riyad Bank will finance an SR1.3 billion ($346.7 million) project in Madinah aimed at capitalizing on the tourism potential of the holy city.
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750 employees for grouping Umrah pilgrims in the Grand Mosque
The General Administration for Crowd Control and Grouping at the Grand Mosque has tasked 750 employees to facilitate Umrah pilgrims carrying out their rites with ease and peace of mind.
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Presidency to increase capacity of Mataf Courtyard, allocating 4 paths for elderly
The President of the Presidency of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and Prophet's Mosque has directed to increase the capacity of the Mataf Courtyard to 25 paths and allocating 4 for elderly and people with disabilities.
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A Saudi policewoman in military uniform at the Kaaba, raising the interest of citizens (photos)
In the first operation of its kind, the Saudi security services deployed female police units in the Grand Mosque in Mecca to ensure the security of pilgrims, which sparked widespread interest by activists in the Kingdom.
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Presidency activates transportation service for elderly and people with disabilities
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque launched the initiative of transporting the elderly and people with disabilities using golf carts in the eastern and western squares.
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Complete SOP for haj to be presented to MKN, MOH
The results of discussions with the authorities in Saudi Arabia on the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) related to haj and umrah will be presented to the National Security Council (MKN) and Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH)
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40,000 to 50,000 Pakistanis may be allowed to perform Hajj this year
Minister for Religious Affair Dr. Noor-ur-Haq Qadri has said 40,000 to 50,000 Pakistanis may be allowed to perform Hajj this year.
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The seven grand mountains of Makkah
MAKKAH: If only mountains could talk. For centuries, Makkah, a holy city in the middle of large grey bouldered mountains, has witnessed thousands of historical events over several millennia and undergone many stages of development, sheltering millions throughout the years. Surrounded by seven distinct mountains, the once bare land located in a valley where no plants can grow
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Saudi Arabia does not rule out surprise decisions regarding resumption of flight service
Saudi Arabia does not rule out surprise decisions regarding the resumption of international flight service after taking into account of various aspects of the unprecedented coronavirus pandemic situation in many parts of the world.
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Vaccination certificate is a must for foreign Umrah pilgrims
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that a certificate to show that vaccination has been taken against coronavirus from their respective countries is mandatory for foreign Umrah pilgrims.
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Saudi yet to clarify status of Hajj 2021
Uncertainty and doubts continue to cast on the travel plans of thousands of Muslims who have registered with Haj Committee of India for Hajj 2021 as Saudi Arabia is yet to clarify the exact status of the annual pilgrimage to the Holy City of Makkah.
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