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Check on pilgrims: SHC seeks replies on biometric verification

Sindh High Court grants time until February 26 to authorities to submit replies

Sahuc publishes list of accredited operators

While a delegation from the South African Haj and Umrah Council (Sahuc) departed on Monday for meetings with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to discuss the upcoming hajj season, the regulator has released its preliminary list of 21 accredited haj operators.

SAHUC to Engage in Discussions with Saudi Arabia on Upcoming Hajj

While Hajj is still a few months away and we still have to get through the month of Ramadaan, the South African Hajj and Umrah Council (Sahuc) says a delegation from the hajj body has been invited to Saudi Arabia for a discussion on hajj protocols.

Meteorology warns of thunderstorms, rain over Makkah, Najran and Eastern region

JEDDAH: The General Authority of Meteorology and Environmental Protection in Saudi Arabia has said that thunderstorms and rain are expected over the regions of Makkah, Najran and the Eastern Region. The authority warned residents in Makkah of thunder rains accompanied by dust-lifting winds in the city and its nearby areas, including Taif, Turba, Al-Khorma, Meysan, and Beni

Makkah to host first global project for ‘Heart Safe City’

The minister said, “The Kingdom also annually hosts over 2 million pilgrims in Makkah from around the world. It is estimated 64 percent of admissions to the ICU during the Haj season is due to cardiovascular disease. Over 45 percent of these patients unfortunately do not survive. The sheer volume of incidents makes Makkah an excellent choice as the inaugural city and represents the start of a program of critical importance to us at the ministry and the Kingdom overall.”