Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa

24 Oct 2018

Agreements signed to improve digital services for pilgrims

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has signed two agreements that aim to enhance the digital capabilities of services related to Hajj and Umrah, to make the experience easier and more enjoyable for pilgrims. Both were signed on the sidelines of the Future Investment Initiative gathering in Riyadh.

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23 Oct 2018

Saudi Arabia’s Jabal Omar Development Company returns to profit

LONDON: The Saudi developer behind the transformation of the center of Makkah — Jabal Omar Development Company — has returned to profit in the third quarter after a string of losses over the last year. The change in fortune will be welcomed by the Tadawul-listed company as it pushes forward with its luxury hotel, residential and retail developments being built to meet the

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22 Oct 2018

Karipur to become Haj embarkation point

Kondotty: From the next haj pilgrimage season, Karipur airport will become the embarkation point. In the application form, the two airport options (Kochi and Karripur) will be available and the pilgrims can choose the airport from where they like to depart for the pilgrimage. Kochi airport was the only Hajj embarkation point in Kerala. AsKerala is ..

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