The Zongo Development Fund Bill, 2017 was read for the second time on Thursday, with the minority leader and minority chief whip strongly urging the government to put the management of Hajj pilgrimage under Minister for Zongo and Inner City Development.
Read more The Nigeria Christian Pilgrim Commission (NCPC) has congratulated the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), on its newly acquired building property from Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON). A property to be used as the commission’s corporate headquarters.
Read more Saudi Arabia could become easier to visit with the introduction of new tourist visas, reports Al Watan. The Arabic newspaper's story (translated by Lonely Planet) suggested that initially the visas would be obtainable only for those travelling as part of a tour group with a government-licensed tour operator.
Read more Secretaries of religious and foreign affairs ministries directed to file replies
Read more Makarem Hotels, the Saudi-grown hotel chain specializing in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah owned by Dur Hospitality, have received three prestigious awards during the 2017 World Travel Awards ceremony, the leading travel and tourism event both nationally and internationally.
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