Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa

Payment abroad for Umrah services compulsory

SR100,000 license fee for tobacco serving 5 star restaurants

The regulation sets SR3,000 as licensing fee for the provision of tobacco products during events in the first grade classification areas, and up to SR600 in the fifth grade classification.

10,000 buses ready to transport Umrah pilgrims and worshipers

The sources said that there are luxurious buses for those wishing to be taken to the airports. The syndicate is coordinating with the Public Transport Authority (PTA) to approve the buses that will transport Umrah performers from the car parking lots and hotels.

Race against time to fix Jeddah Haramain station

Massive fire at the station on Sept. 29 has temporarily suspended movement of the trains on the Makkah-Jeddah-Madinah route.

Free ride if taxi meter is not down, says PTA

The rule applies to public taxis, family taxis and airport taxis, the PTA stipulated in its updated regulation for organizing taxis and vehicles using ride sharing apps.