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Ministers launch new and enhanced Hajj and Umrah services
Saudi authorities on Tuesday launched a number of initiatives and enhanced services designed to improve and enrich the experiences of Hajj pilgrims. Eight projects were unveiled by Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Mohammed Salih Bentin and his
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Saudi forum reveals smart technologies used to enhance pilgrims’ Hajj experience
Smart technologies being used and developed in the Kingdom to improve services for Hajj pilgrims were revealed at a forum held in the holy city of Makkah. Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdul Aziz bin Saud bin Naif inaugurated the “Advanced
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New Zealand Muslim community leader praises Hajj services
The president of the International Muslim Association of New Zealand expressed gratitude, on behalf of the families of those killed in the Christchurch mosque massacre in March, for the invitation extended to them by King Salman to perform
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Advanced railways keep Hajj pilgrims on track
The Al-Mashaaer Al-Mugaddassah Metro Project (MMMP), a shuttle train service that operates during the Hajj season in Makkah, introduced a new means
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Hajj symposium guests treated to tour of holy cities
Guests of a major annual Hajj symposium were taken on a tour of historical sites, monuments and museums in Makkah and Madinah. The Ministry of
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Officials laud Saudi efforts to serve Hajj pilgrims
Makram Mohammed Ahmed, head of Egypt’s Supreme Council for Media Regulation, hailed Saudi efforts to provide pilgrims with all facilities to
Read MoreNew Zealand’s most senior Muslim police officer thanks King Salman for making Hajj dream come true
Just over four months ago, police superintendent Naila Hassan was giving an emotional speech at a vigil in New Zealand for the 51 people murdered in the Christchurch mosque terrorist attack. Now Hassan, New Zealand’s most senior Muslim
Read More329,000 people stopped from entering Makkah for lack of Hajj permit
Makkah Gov. Prince Khalid Al-Faisal on Sunday said more than 329,000 people had been stopped from entering the holy city since the start of the Hajj season for lack of Hajj permit. More than 144,000 vehicles without permits had also
Read MoreHonor to serve: Saudi boy scouts are always there to help during Hajj
Each Hajj season more than 4,000 Saudi boy scouts volunteer for service, as up to 2 million pilgrims gather to perform Hajj. Saudi scouts are always there at the camps of Mina and Arafat to help those in need and guide them if they need
Read MoreFirst group of Lebanese, Syrian, Palestinian pilgrims leave Beirut for Hajj
The Saudi ambassador to Lebanon on Thursday joined the first batch of 20,000 pilgrims from the country leaving Beirut to perform Hajj. Envoy Walid Al-Bukhari, accompanied Makkah-bound pilgrims to the capital’s Rafic Hariri International
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