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No institutional quarantine for Umrah pilgrims who took 2 doses of Saudi-approved vaccines

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that institutional quarantine is no more required for foreign Umrah pilgrims who took two doses of Covid-19 vaccines approved in Saudi Arabia.

Prophet’s Mosque library enriches visitors' knowledge with 180,000 books

The Prophet’s Mosque library, affiliated with the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, is considered one of the most important places that visitors of the Prophet’s Mosque are keen to visit.

Haram Presidency readies Grand Mosque Third Expansion Project for pilgrims

The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has readied the Third Saudi Expansion of the Grand Mosque to receive Umrah pilgrims and worshipers.

Saudi Arabia to issue Umrah permit for all foreign pilgrims aged 18 and above

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has canceled the maximum age limit of 50 years as a prerequisite for pilgrims coming to perform Umrah from outside Saudi Arabia, Okaz/Saudi Gazette has learnt from well informed sources.

Saudi Arabia suspends flights from seven African countries

Saudi Arabia has suspended flights from seven southern African countries on Friday, after South Africa detected a new COVID-19 variant. All flights are set to be suspended from South Africa, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Botswana.