Algeria Hajj Pilgrims Head for Saudi Arabia
The first group of Algerian pilgrims left Algiers' Houari-Boumediene International Airport for the Saudi Arabia.
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Bus Guidance Office trains more than 2000 guides and administrators before Hajj
JEDDAH: The Bus Guidance Office in Makkah and Madinah has launched a training and qualification program for 2000 guides and administrators who will be working during this year’s Hajj season.
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Hajj officials inspect preparations at the National Tawafa Establishment for South Asian Pilgrims
JEDDAH: Ministry of Hajj and Umrah officials inspected preparations for this year’s Hajj season at the National Tawafa Establishment for South Asian Pilgrims, and learnt about the services that the establishment will provide to pilgrims.
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Mecca handles 4,000-ton garbage per day during Hajj season
The Mecca City Government deals with some 4,000 tons of garbage per day during the hajj season under a Smart Waste System using digital technology and smart phone application.
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Max Air flies pilgrims from 15 states – Punch Newspapers
Max Air, an indigenous airline, has commenced the transportation of pilgrims from Nigeria to Saudi Arabia for the 2018 Haj...
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Saudi Authorities Slam Over $13,000 on Pilgrims Without Hajj Permit
The Passport General Department of Saudi Arabia stated that it is illegal for pilgrims to travel without Haj permits.Violators will face SRD50,000 (approximately $13,324) and six months imprisonment.
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Jeddah set to host the biggest ‘Hackathon’ in the Middle East
JEDDAH: From August 1-3, Jeddah will play host to more than 3,000 developers and 18,000 computer, information and technology enthusiasts from more than 100 countries, as part of the Hajj Hackathon, which promises to be the Middle East’s largest hackathon ever. Google will support the Hajj Hackathon providing mentorship and training.
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Nuwariyyah pilgrim reception center has a capacity of 300 buses an hour
Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Abdullah Bin Bandar has opened a center to receive Haj pilgrims at Al-Nuwariyyah along the Haramain Expressway. The center has a capacity to receive about 300 pilgrim coaches an hour.
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Jeddah, Madinah airports busy with pilgrims’ arrival flights
As of Monday 185,360 pilgrims had arrived in Madinah, Madinah-based National Pilgrim Guide Foundation announced in its daily statistics.
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Saudi Health Ministry implementing plan for pilgrims
JEDDAH: The Health Ministry said it is implementing an integrated plan to maximize performance in terms of health services provided to pilgrims. The plan includes remedial, preventive and emergency programs via well-equipped health facilities and qualified medical personnel trained to provide these services.
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First batch of Indian pilgrims reach Makkah
The first batch of Indian pilgrims coming through Haj Committee of India (HCOI) reached Makkah from Madinah on Monday. The pilgrims were received at Makkah by the Indian Consul General Md. Noor Rahman Sheikh along with DCG/Consul (Haj) Mohd. Shahid Alam and Vice Consul (Haj)/In-Charge, Makkah Office Asif Saeed.
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Shaza Makkah's Kids Club getting popular with pilgrims
The soft opening of the Shaza Makkah, the newest addition to the group of Shaza hotels in the Middle East, got off to an excellent start with guests who stayed at the hotel during Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr praising the luxurious comfort and the excellence of service.
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