Kenya Hajj Quota Increases  
1 August 2018

Kenya Hajj Quota Increases  

The number of Kenyan pilgrims going to Saudi Arabia for Hajj this year will be about 800 more than the previous year.

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The best route for SA Hajj or Umrah pilgrims is via Istanbul
1 August 2018

The best route for SA Hajj or Umrah pilgrims is via Istanbul

Saudi Arabian authorities are under immense pressure from Muslims across the globe to allow greater access for pilgrims.

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Saudi Minister Hints At Increasing Pilgrims Number Under Vision-2030
1 August 2018

Saudi Minister Hints At Increasing Pilgrims Number Under Vision-2030

Saudi Minister for Hajj and Umrah Dr Muhammad Saleh Bin Thahir Tuesday said collective efforts were underway to increase the number of Hajj pilgrims under the Vision-2030 by ensuring maximum facilities to Hujjaj and carrying out massive development projects at the Harmain Sharifain.

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Nearly half a million pilgrims arrive in Makkah, Madinah
31 July 2018

Nearly half a million pilgrims arrive in Makkah, Madinah

Nearly half a million pilgrims arrived in the Kingdom since the Haj session started on July 14.

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Shaza Al Madina all set for Haj and Eid Al Adha
31 July 2018

Shaza Al Madina all set for Haj and Eid Al Adha

SHAZA Al Madina is preparing to host a record number of guests during Hajj and Eid Adha, following a high occupancy rate during the last ten days of Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr when occupancy peaked at 84.76 percent.

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Haj security commander reviews force readiness
31 July 2018

Haj security commander reviews force readiness

The chief of Haj security forces, Lt. Gen. Khalid Bin Qarar A-Harbi, held a meeting of the commanders of the Haj security forces at the headquarters of the General Security in Mina to resume responsibilities for the upcoming pilgrimage season.

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Saudia launches second phase of plan to ease Hajj travel
31 July 2018

Saudia launches second phase of plan to ease Hajj travel

JEDDAH: On Monday Saudi Airlines began the second phase of its Hajj plan to transfer pilgrims from various countries at the King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah while continuing operations at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah. The first Saudi Airlines pilgrimage flight, SV5111, arrived on Monday 30 July at King Abdulaziz Airport from the

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Saudi electronic guide will give weather information to Hajj pilgrims
31 July 2018

Saudi electronic guide will give weather information to Hajj pilgrims

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Meteorology and Environment Protection has published an electronic guide for Hajj pilgrims with advice on weather and environmental conditions. The guide is available in three languages — Arabic, English, and Urdu — so that the information is able to reach the vast majority of pilgrims. The guide is being published in conjunction

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Saudi Arabia set to launch Makkah light rail network
31 July 2018

Saudi Arabia set to launch Makkah light rail network

Saudi railway authorities are all set to kick off the Makkah Light Rail Project operations next month following the successful testing of the system by the contractor China Railway Construction Corporation, said a report.

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GPS cards aid Chinese Muslims on hajj pilgrimage
31 July 2018

GPS cards aid Chinese Muslims on hajj pilgrimage

More than 11,000 Chinese Muslims are heading in official groups to Mecca and Medina for the month-long hajj this year, and their Chinese organizers say that a special GPS card pilot program will make the trip better and safer.

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Jeddah King Abdulaziz Airport approves operational plan for Hajj season
31 July 2018

Jeddah King Abdulaziz Airport approves operational plan for Hajj season

Jeddah-based King Abdulaziz International Airport has approved the operational plan for the Hajj season 1439H being supervised by the General

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Commander of Umrah security forces heads meeting on upcoming Hajj season
31 July 2018

Commander of Umrah security forces heads meeting on upcoming Hajj season

The Commander of Umrah security forces, General Officer Khalid bin Qarar al-Harbi headed a meeting of the leadership of the Hajj security forces at

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