26 Aug 2018
The number of domestic pilgrims this year has reached a total of 612,953 consisting of 211,736 Saudis and 401,217 non-Saudis, according to the General Authority of Statistics (GaStat).
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26 Aug 2018
JEDDAH: A 47-year-old Egyptian pilgrim suffering from renal failure has left Saudi Arabia after performing Hajj, the Saudi Press Agency said on Sunday. Sabiha Mahmoud Mohammad was among several pilgrims who benefited from king Salman’s Hajj Guests Program, supervised by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance. She received medical treatment upon her arrival to
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26 Aug 2018
MAKKAH: Many pilgrims who are still in the Kingdom after the completion of Hajj are reportedly taking the opportunity to visit sites of historical interest in the two Holy cities of Makkah and Madinah. Dr. Fawaz Al-Dahas, director of the Center for the History of Makkah said that such visits are of cultural significance as they enrich pilgrims’ knowledge. He stressed the need
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26 Aug 2018
Hisham Siraj Hammami is the current chief information officer (CIO) in the information technology department of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. He is also a senior adviser to the minister of Hajj and Umrah. Hammami is responsible for upgrading and updating the organization’s data centers and networks. He also works on completely automating all business processes, and
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25 Aug 2018
The teams have begun to implement plans to turn “green”, cutting back on waste and encouraging pilgrims to do their part. Workers in bright green vests made their way across the streets and alleys, picking up soda cans and plastic water bottles as pilgrims pack their belongings to return home.
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