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88,000 Iranian Hajj pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: Around 88,000 Iranian pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia to perform this year’s Hajj, the head of the office for Iranian pilgrims’ affairs Nasser Jaber Hweizawi said. The pilgrims experienced a high level of service provided by Saudi authorities at Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah and King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah,

Khaled Al-Faisal: Doubting Saudi Arabia’s efforts to serve pilgrims is politically motivated

“The Kingdom’s policy is to make Makkah and the holy sites a world example of the modern, futuristic, civilized city. I hope to see all the holy sites functioning fully electronically,” he said.

First Russian pilgrims arrive in Kingdom

RIYADH: Al-Batha Border Port between Saudi Arabia and the UAE has received the first group of pilgrims coming from Russia to perform Hajj rituals, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. Upon arrival, they were received by the head of the port, a number of its senior staff and representatives of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. So far, the number of pilgrims who have

Official inspects production line for Zamzam plastic cups

He added that a new mechanism will be laid down for storing new cups in the Grand Mosque, so that Zamzam water is available easily for the pilgrims, Umrah performers and visitors.

Multilingual 911 helpline to provide vital services during Hajj

RIYADH: During the Hajj season, if you have an emergency and do not know who to call, just pick up the phone and dial 911. Whatever your emergency may be, whether you are lost and in need of directions, require help on the road, have a medical emergency, find an animal on the street or even if you have lost items, a team of competent young Saudis are prepared to help.