Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa

18 Oct 2018

The News: Saudi Arabia agrees to abolish Umrah tax on PM Imran Khan's request

October 17: The News report by Web Desk states that the Saudi government has agreed to waive 2,000 riyals tax imposed on Pakistanis performing Umrah every year on the request of Prime Minister Imran Khan. According to a media report, the PM, during his visit to the Kingdom, had requested Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman Al Saud to abolish the fee. Read More I

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18 Oct 2018

Adverse weather and rain due to affect many areas in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH: Forecasters predicted Thursday that many areas in Saudi Arabia will experience rain and thunderstorms over the next few days. The Saudi General Authority for Meteorology and Environment Protection said that windy weather and moderate to heavy thunderstorms are expected to affect the regions of Jazan and Asir on Friday. Elevated areas in Najran, Al-Baha, Makkah, and

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