15 Apr 2020
With Saudi Arabia’s borders closed to travellers, technology offers Muslims a new way to visit Islam’s holiest city
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14 Apr 2020
Shielding Makkah from a pandemic that’s overwhelmed countries like Italy and the United States is crucial for Saudi Arabia. The total number of coronavirus cases reported in Makkah, home to 2 million people, reached 1,050 on Monday
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13 Apr 2020
The Ministry of Interior has updated the forms for movement permits during the curfew for groups excluded from curfew instructions, Saudi Press Agency reported on Tuesday citing an official source at the ministry.
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13 Apr 2020
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah supervised the departure of 172 Iraqi pilgrims on Monday back to Iraq, Saudi Press Agency reported. The pilgrims travelled from King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah where 140 left for Erbil and 32 pilgrims to Baghdad.
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13 Apr 2020
Saudi Arabia receives millions of foreign pilgrims every year for Hajj and Umrah and many return home bearing gifts for their families and friends. Salam Gifts (@salaams) is a Saudi startup that aims its products at the tourist and pilgrim markets with a range of quality mementos and souvenirs that represent the spirit of Makkah and Madinah.
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