4 Aug 2018
JEDDAH: A general plan to cover emergency responses during the Hajj season has been put in place, ensuring safety for pilgrims and visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque, said Gen. Suleiman bin Abdullah Al-Omro, director-general of the Civil Defense. He said that Civil Defense forces implementing the plan have started their missions in Makkah, Madinah and the holy sites, taking the
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3 Aug 2018
In another development, the Ministry of Haj and Umrah has approved a proposal presented to it by the Coordination Council for Companies and Establishments Serving Local Pilgrims to allocate emergency buses for local pilgrims’ companies at the rate of 3 percent of the pilgrims included in the Mashaer Train service, according to the seasonal license for the 1439H Haj season, SPA said Thursday.
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3 Aug 2018
The branch of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Jeddah took part in the definitional forum for international media corporations and delegations covering this year’s Hajj season. The forum was attended by a number of relevant specialized bodies and sectors concerned with Hajj and 35 media delegations from different countries.
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3 Aug 2018
Quba Mosque was the first mosque in the history of Islam, and the first mosque built in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. The Grand Mosque in Makkah has priority as it is the first mosque built for the people, but the Quba Mosque was the first mosque built by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his companions. It is located southwest of Madinah, 5 kilometers from Al-Masjid Al-Nabawi
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3 Aug 2018
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia imported about 359,000 head of cattle between July 14 and Aug. 1 to meet local demand and cater for the Hajj season, the Ministry of Environment, Water and Agriculture said on Friday. The first phase of livestock imports included 200,000 head of cattle for the Islamic Development Bank’s Adahi project and 159,000 head of cattle for the local market. About
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