Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa

3 Jan 2019

New tourism investments spark a travel boom in Saudi Arabia

DUBAI: As Saudi Arabia gets ready to open its doors to tourists from around the world, its own citizens are expected to take their travels to the next level in coming years. With travel bookings in the Kingdom considered the largest in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) — worth more than $25 billion each year — the power of the Saudi traveller shows no sign of slowing

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2 Jan 2019

Hajj, Umrah Ministry pavilion showcases projects

JEDDAH: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah continues to receive visitors at its pavilion in Jeddah’s Cultural Park, introducing its initiatives and future projects. The pavilion takes visitors on a 3D virtual tour of the holy sites, and briefs them on the services and equipment provided by the Kingdom at those sites. The pavilion showcases the programs dedicated to receiving and

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2 Jan 2019

Thunder and dust storm weather warning for Makkah

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s meteorologists warned on Wednesday that thunder and dust storms will hit Makkah and other nearby areas overnight. The General Authority of Meteorology and Environmental Protection issued a warning to residents in Makkah, Khalees, Rabegh and Al-Jumoom that the storm would start early evening and last until 1 am local time. Makkah's Department of Civil

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