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Saudi Arabia's Prince Mutaib bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud dies

Saudi Arabia's Prince Mutaib bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud has died, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Monday, citing a statement from the Royal Court.

Spike in baggage tampering at Johannesburg's OR Tambo airport

There’s been a spike in baggage tampering incidents at SA’s biggest airport, OR Tambo International in Johannesburg, since August, with perfume being the thieves’ favourite target.

Minister wants Makkah Route initiative coverage for all Pakistani Hajj pilgrims next year

Pakistan will ask Saudi Arabia to expand the Makkah Route initiative for all Pakistani Hajj pilgrims next year, Pir Noor-ul-Haq Qadri, federal minister for religious affairs, said on Friday.

India makes Haj process digital

India has become the first country to make the entire Haj 2020 process 100 per cent digital, as the country signed a bilateral agreement in this regard with Saudi Arabia on Sunday.

Indonesia’s DIY Umrah app opens new doors for pilgrims

Ferry Ardian’s recent pilgrimage to Makkah in Saudi Arabia included many firsts — he was performing Umrah for the first time and was among the first batch of pilgrims to customize their pilgrimage through a do-it-yourself digital platform. “I had always wanted to perform Umrah but I could not find a package that suits me in terms of schedule or price."