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RGA Finalizes Infrastructure for Upcoming Hajj Season
Specialized teams and AI technology ensure safe travel for millions of pilgrims. Total Readiness for Hajj The Roads General Authority (RGA) recently finalized its operational plans for the Hajj season. Specialized teams and advanced equipment
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Saudi Arabia gives Umrah pilgrims who exceed visa opportunity to apply for ‘exemption
The General Directorate of Passports in Saudi Arabia has said Umrah pilgrims who have exceeded their visa period can apply for an ‘exemption’ to avoid penalties. A statement released by the directorate in coordination
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Coronavirus: Turkey quarantines thousands of pilgrims returning from Saudi Arabia
Turkey has set up isolate areas for in excess of 10,300 individuals coming back from journeys to Islam's heavenly locales in Saudi Arabia A huge number of Muslims coming back to Turkey from a journey in Saudi Arabia were being taken
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COVID-19 | Virus halts pilgrimages to Mecca, Friday prayers in Iran
The Coronavirus outbreak disrupted Islamic worship in the Middle East as Saudi Arabia on Wednesday banned its citizens and other residents of
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Amid COVID-19 fears, Saudi ban hits Umra pilgrims
The ban on Umra pilgrims imposed by Saudi Arabia from Thursday over fears of COVID-19 has hit hundreds of Keralites preparing to fly to
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PILGRIMS ‘STONE THE DEVIL’
Almost 2.5 million Muslim pilgrims took part on Sunday in the “stoning of the devil”, the last major ritual of the annual Haj
Read MoreUmrah pilgrims now free to move around Saudi Arabia
Millions of Umrah pilgrims are to be granted the freedom to visit anywhere in the Kingdom during their stay, the Saudi Cabinet decided on Tuesday. Muslims making the holy pilgrimage will be allowed to tour anywhere in the country as part of Saudi
Read MoreHigh-tech ‘smart’ cards to keep Hajj pilgrims safe and secure
Up to 25,000 Hajj pilgrims in Mina this year will be issued wearable high-tech smart cards in a pilot program being launched by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. The cards will store the pilgrims’ personal information, health status,
Read MoreSaudia reinforces fleet to transport 1.2 million pilgrims
Saudi Arabian Airlines said it has fortified its armada of 165 air ship with 17 new planes to have the option to move around 1.2 million household and outside travelers from around 100 goals worldwide for the up and coming Haj. The carrier
Read MoreJuly 2 is the last date of entry for Umrah pilgrims, says Saudi ministry
The Ministry of Haj and Umrah has reported that Tuesday, July 2, will be the latest day of passage into the Kingdom for travelers who have just been issued with Umrah visas. In a roundabout, the service educated the Umrah specialist co-ops
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