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Umrah 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
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High-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,
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Saudia 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
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July 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
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Smart bracelets for Umrah pilgrims with GPS technology
The National Committee for Haj and Umrah is presenting exceptional wrist trinkets for the explorers. An armlet will be furnished with the GPS
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7% rise in Umrah pilgrims this year, says ministry
As per security sources around 4,500 expatriates, Arabs and Asians have been extradited from the nation since the start of 2019, reports
Read MoreSaudi Arabia Launches Online Portal for Qatari Pilgrims
Saudi Arabia declared on Tuesday that its inviting Qataris who are trying to perform Umrah ceremonies. It included that it has committed an online stage for worshippers from the Gulf state. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah clarified that the
Read MoreSaudi Arabia agrees to abolish Umrah tax of SR 2,000 on Pakistani Pilgrims
Saudi Arabia has agreed to waive 2,000-riyal tax imposed on Pakistanis performing Umrah every year on the request of Prime Minister Imran Khan, a media report said Wednesday. The Senate Standing Committee on Religious Affairs was informed on
Read MoreJeddah airport approves plan to receive Umrah pilgrims
Jeddah’s King Abdul Aziz International Airport has approved an operational plan for this year’s Umrah season, announcing its preparedness to start receiving pilgrims.The airport’s director general said the plan will be implemented
Read MoreSaudi Arabia allows Umrah pilgrims to visit all cities
Saudi Arabia announced on Monday that foreign Umrah performers can visit any city in the country with their 30-day Umrah visa, according Al Arabiya. However, 15 days must be spent in visiting the two grand mosques in Makkah and Ma
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