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More pilgrims expected from Qatar: Haj Minister
A number of Qatari pilgrims have arrived in the holy cities and more will follow, Minister of Haj and Umrah Mohammed Saleh Benten has said. He did not reveal the exact number of the Qatari pilgrims or how they arrived in the Kingdom but said they
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Saudi denies social media ‘rumours’ about expat fees
Saudi’s ministry of Labour and Social Development has “categorically denied social media rumours” about plans to keep the expat fees for companies fixed at the initial level, according to local media reports. In
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1,000 Egyptians to perform Haj as King Salman’s guests
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has issued orders to host 1,000 male and female pilgrims from the families of martyrs of Egyptian armed forces and police. They will be hosted as part of the Program of Guests of Custodian
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First day of Hajj confirmed as Aug. 19
Dhu Al-Hijjah, the 12th month in the Islamic calendar, begins on Sunday (August 12), it was confirmed on Saturday night. The sighting of the
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Haj Ministry announces fees for canceling local pilgrims’ reservations
The Ministry of Haj and Umrah is set to begin on Sunday receiving applications for cancelation of domestic pilgrims’ reservations in Haj
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Saudi Arabia announces 11 days Eid Holidays for all employees (Saudi+Expats)
Government Employees: The Ministry of Civil Service has announced Eid-ul-Adha holidays for 11 days for all employees working in the public sector
Read MoreSaudi Health Ministry : No diseases reported among pilgrims
According to the Saudi Health Ministry, no cases of epidemics or quarantine diseases have been reported so far among pilgrims arriving from around the world to perform Hajj this year. The Ministry said that it focuses on the preventive
Read MoreIndian first baby born to pilgrim this year
A Haj pilgrim gave birth to a baby girl on Tuesday (August 7) at the Maternity and Child Hospital in Makkah, becoming the first pilgrim this year to deliver a baby in the holy city. "I am so happy that I came to Makkah to perform
Read MoreSaudis mourn death of little girl who shared her battle with cancer online
The death of a little Saudi girl who shared her cancer battle online was mourned by thousands of Saudis and Arabs this week. During her battle with cancer, Nawal Al Ghamdi shared videos and pictures of her from the hospital on Snapchat. She soon
Read MoreSaudi policeman takes off shoes, puts it on old female pilgrim’s feet
A video documented a wonderful human moment between a Saudi police officer and an old female pilgrim in need. In the Video, the old female pilgrim seems to be suffering from the impact of the heat on her feet, and at this time a
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