Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa

24 Sep 2018

Hajj season boosts Middle East hotel demand in August

LONDON: Demand for hotel rooms across the Middle East leapt last month providing welcome relief for an industry that has been grappling with an oversupply of hotel accommodation, new data showed. Occupancy rates — a measure of the proportion of available rooms sold — in the region jumped to 63.4 percent from 62.1 percent, according to data provider STR’s research published on

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24 Sep 2018

King to launch Haramain train Tuesday

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman is scheduled to inaugurate the ceremony to launch the Haramain Express Train on Tuesday, according to Minister of Transport Dr. Nabil Al-Amoudi.

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23 Sep 2018

Hajis may have to pay more – The Siasat Daily

As the rupee slides further against the dollar in world trade, Hajj pilgrims may also not remain unaffected. They may need to pay Rs 5500 in addition to the payment they already made. According to sources, due to fall in rupee value, the Hajj Committee suffered the loss of nearly Rs. 70 Cr.

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