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Saudi Hajj ministry announces individual E-Umrah visas for Pilgrims
Ministry of Haj and Umrah declared plans to issue electronic individual Umrah visas for specific classifications of individuals, reported Saudi Gazette. The undersecretary of the ministry for Umrah affairs, Abdul Aziz Wazan says,
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More than 1 million Umrah Visas Issued
According to Ministry of Haj and Umrah, Over 1,318,604 Umrah visas were issued since the current season started early Muharram (September), reported Saudi Gazette. The ministry said a total of 677,335 pilgrims arrived in the Kingdom and left
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Ministry of Hajj and Umrah pledges to further improve Hajj services
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, spoken to by the Vision Achievement Office, recently a workshop under the topic “The comprehensive scheme for pilgrims’ movement within the Hajj system, milestones and
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Umrah visa issue nears 1m mark
The number of Umrah visas issued this year has reached 998,670, of which 695,740 pilgrims have arrived in the Kingdom, according to data provided by
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Flynas launches Umrah flight services
Saudi low-cost carrier Flynas has launched its annual Umrah flights service. The airline operates full packages for visitors to the Holy Mosque,
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Over 535,423 Umrah visas issued
The number of Umrah visas issued this year has reached 535,423 of which 278,706 pilgrims have arrived in the Kingdom, according to data provided by
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
Read More15,000 Umrah-related jobs for Saudis to be created next season
The Ministry of Haj and Umrah is also working on a new electronic portal for Umrah services Over 15,000 jobs will be created for young Saudis in the 2019 Umrah season, according to Undersecretary of the Ministry of Haj and Umrah for Umrah Affairs
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