9 Mar 2021
The developer of the landmark Makkah Hotel and Towers reported a SR59 million ($15.7 million) loss for 2020 as the number of pilgrims visiting the holy city fell in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
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9 Mar 2021
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has approved the exemption of the payment of a fee for expatriates working in the Hajj and Umrah sector for a period of six months.
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8 Mar 2021
The chairman of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Alhaji Zikrullah Kunle Hassan, has said the commission is still waiting for an official pronouncement from the Saudi authorities on the 2021 Hajj while expressing confidence that the recent procurement of COVID-19 vaccines has given hope for the pilgrimage.
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8 Mar 2021
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah warned against using the Umrah permit issued through the Eatmarna application to enable another person to perform Umrah instead of the permitted beneficiary.
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8 Mar 2021
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman approved a number of incentive initiatives for establishments operating in the Hajj and Umrah sectors, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Monday.
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