Tabung Haji prepares 2020-2024 blueprint to further improve Haj services
Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) is in the midst of preparing a five-year blueprint for 2020 to 2024, to further improve the quality of its Haj services and operations.
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Key road development projects in Makkah enter final stage
The Makkah Region Development Authority (MRDA) is working on the finalization of the second and third ring road projects in Makkah in collaboration with the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites, as part of the city’s reconstruction project.
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Nigerian pilgrims will soon smile – Official
The quest to satisfy the religious obligation of Muslims in Nigeria has called for showcasing the best way to simplify the processes for Nigerian pilgrims. This challenge was taken by partnership between Nigerian and Saudi Arabia companies.
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Saudi Hajj minister receives secretary of National Commission on Muslim Filipinos
The Saudi minister of Hajj and Umrah received the secretary of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) in his office in Makkah on Sunday as part of preparations for the Hajj season.
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23,926 Jordanians completed Umrah rituals in 2019
As many as 2,031,751 Umrah visas have been issued since the season started about four months ago and a total of 1,566,754 pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia.
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Over 2 million Umrah visas issued; Pakistan tops the list
As many as 2,031,751 Umrah visas have been issued since the season started about four months ago and a total of 1,566,754 pilgrims have arrived, according to a statistical report issued by the Ministry of Haj and Umrah.
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MoU inked to digitalise Hajj process
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed in between Ministry of Hajj and Religious Affairs (Afghanistan) and Asan Khedmat regarding the e-Hajj System, with the implementation of the system all the Hajj processes and steps will be managed electrically that helps and creates facilities for the afghan hajjies, the statement said.
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Ex-fireman on 15,700km solo cycling pilgrimage to Makkah
A senior citizen, who is no stranger to long distance cycling, has begun a solo pilgrimage to Makkah. Sitdek Ahmad Ali, 62, a former firefighter, plans to cycle 15,700km in time to perform the Haj in July.
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Saudi Hajj Ministry widens plans for Egypt, Sudan pilgrims
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has signed agreements with Egypt and Sudan in preparation for next year’s Hajj season.
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WHO discuss criteria to accredit Madinah as a healthy city
More than 22 government, community, charity and volunteer agencies are preparing for WHO’s accreditation of Madinah as a healthy city.
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New Airline to Start Operations in The Gambia
Senior officials from Universal Caravan Aviation, a transnational aviation company based in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, have shared with President Barrow plans to commence operating a private airline service in The Gambia.
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Hajj Ministry announces insurance for pilgrims
Hajj and Umrah Minister Mohammad Saleh bin Taher Benten and Tawuniya Chairman Sulaiman Al-Humaid signed an agreement on Wednesday to provide insurance for pilgrims coming from outside Saudi Arabia.
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