20 Sep 2020
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has set six requirements as the criteria for the merger of Umrah service providing companies and establishments. This follows the ministry's recent initiative to mitigate the economic and financial impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on the Umrah sector.
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18 Sep 2020
Saudi Arabia has yet to make any announcement pertaining to permission to perform the umrah (minor pilgrimage), said the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri.
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15 Sep 2020
International flights resumed in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday following the decision of the Saudi authorities to exempt certain categories of Saudis and expatriates from the temporary travel ban imposed since March as part of precautionary measures to stem the spread of coronavirus.
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14 Sep 2020
The South African Haj and Umrah Council (Sahuc) says there is no definitive answer on whether umrah will open up to international travellers early next year. Saudi Arabia has announced it will open its international borders on 1st January 2021, however, the decision will be reviewed in December.
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13 Sep 2020
A virtual forum aimed at enriching pilgrims' experiences in the hospitality field was inaugurated on Sunday by Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Mohammed Salih Bentin.
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