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Hajj officials inspect preparations at the National Tawafa Establishment for South Asian Pilgrims

JEDDAH: Ministry of Hajj and Umrah officials inspected preparations for this year’s Hajj season at the National Tawafa Establishment for South Asian Pilgrims, and learnt about the services that the establishment will provide to pilgrims.

Mecca handles 4,000-ton garbage per day during Hajj season

The Mecca City Government deals with some 4,000 tons of garbage per day during the hajj season under a Smart Waste System using digital technology and smart phone application.

Max Air flies pilgrims from 15 states – Punch Newspapers

Max Air, an indigenous airline, has commenced the transportation of pilgrims from Nigeria to Saudi Arabia for the 2018 Haj...

Saudi Authorities Slam Over $13,000 on Pilgrims Without Hajj Permit

The Passport General Department of Saudi Arabia stated that it is illegal for pilgrims to travel without Haj permits.Violators will face SRD50,000 (approximately $13,324) and six months imprisonment.

Jeddah set to host the biggest ‘Hackathon’ in the Middle East

JEDDAH: From August 1-3, Jeddah will play host to more than 3,000 developers and 18,000 computer, information and technology enthusiasts from more than 100 countries, as part of the Hajj Hackathon, which promises to be the Middle East’s largest hackathon ever. Google will support the Hajj Hackathon providing mentorship and training.