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Saudi Hajj ministry investigating how gift to pilgrims was wrongly labelled ‘anthrax’
The Hajj and Umrah Ministry is investigating the inaccurate translation of the word “jamarat” into “anthrax,” which led to Sheikh Yusuf Estes making a video warning pilgrims of the mistake and its possible
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King Salman’s guests visit historical sites in Madinah
Thousands of pilgrims have visited King Fahd Complex for the Printing of the Holy Qur’an, Quba Mosque, Martyrs of Uhud and a number of historical sites in Madinah. The guests, who came as part of
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OIC chief praises Saudi leadership on Hajj success
The secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Dr. Yousef Al-Othaimeen, congratulated the leadership, government and people of Saudi Arabia on the success of this year’s Hajj season. He expressed thanks for the
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Riyadh to host Euromoney conference
The two-day Euromoney Saudi Arabia Conference, one of the most important financial events in the region, will open in Riyadh on Sept. 18 with a focus
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New Haramain High Speed Railway transported 50,000 Hajj pilgrims
Saudi Arabia’s Haramain High Speed Railway transported more than 50,000 pilgrims during the first Hajj since it started operating. The train,
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Envoy lauds Saudi-Indian ties on Independence Day
Indian Ambassador Dr Ausaf Sayeed thanked King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman for hosting 2.7 million Indian nationals in Saudi
Read MoreMinister Of Hajj and Umrah Inaugurates The Hajj Grand Symposium Titled "Islam Coexistence & Tolerance"
Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Mohammed Saleh bin Taher Bentin, inaugurated the 44th Hajj Grand Symposium at Makkah .titled "Islam Coexistence and Tolerance", participated by elite scientists, doctors and intellectuals from Kingdom
Read MoreHajj ministry removes two office managers for failing pilgrims
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has removed two office managers from their positions after they failed to provide the required services to pilgrims. The decision was approved by Prince Badr bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, the Deputy Governor of Makkah
Read MoreWHO commends Saudi Arabia’s health care efforts during Hajj
The World Health Organization (WHO) has commended the successful efforts of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health during the Hajj season. The organization expressed its sincere thanks and deep appreciation to all health care volunteers for
Read MoreHow Saudi Arabia cleans up after 2.5m Hajj pilgrims
Hajj authorities in Saudi Arabia face the daunting task of cleaning up after 2.5 million people as the holy pilgrimage comes to an end. Rubbish bins and the streets around Islam’s holiest sites overflow with empty plastic
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