Makkah governor inaugurates prototype of new public transport system
Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal on Saturday inaugurated the prototype of a public transport bus in Makkah. This will serve citizens as well as pilgrims and visitors of the holy city by introducing an integrated service system in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.
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70,000 Nigerian Pilgrims May Miss 2021 Hajj
With the downsizing of the number of those to participate in this year's Hajj to a paltry 60, 000, the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) is worried that the chances of about 70,000 intending Nigerian pilgrims making the spiritual journey to Saudi Arabia is slim.
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Bringing a smart development perspective to the future of Makkah
Advanced infrastructure, an integrated transportation system, and digital and innovative systems will enhance the quality of life and enrich the experience of pilgrims in Makkah, says developer Umma Alqura for Development and Construction
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Winners of the 12th Makkah Award for Excellence honored by governor in Jeddah
The recipients of the 12th Makkah Award for Excellence were honored by the region’s governor, Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, during a ceremony on Wednesday, at the Jeddah International Exhibition & Convention Center.
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Why Nigeria should cancel 2021 hajj ― Yellow Abubakar
The chairman, CEO Eminasta Travels and Tours, Alhaji Ahmed Yellow Abubakar has said that the 2021 hajj for foreign pilgrims is not feasible, advising the National Hajj Commission, NAHCON, to cancel the exercise in the interest of Nigerian pilgrims.
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Muslims Awaiting Word From Supkem on Hajj
Kenyan Muslims are yet to know whether they will be attending this year's hajj celebration as they await an official statement from the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (Supkem).
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Smart robot enters service to sterilize Grand Mosque
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has provided 10 smart robots to join the sterilization operations at the Grand Mosque
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2021 Hajj pilgrimage plans to be announced shortly
Announcements about this year’s Hajj could be made in the coming days as the Kingdom completes its assessments of the challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, said the acting Saudi minister of media, Dr. Majid Al-Qasabi.
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Indonesia cancels Hajj again amid concerns over COVID
Minister says the government will not allow Indonesians to travel for the Hajj due to coronavirus pandemic.
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Less than 50 days to haj 2021: Indonesia to decide this week if it will send pilgrims
Indonesia’s minister of religious affairs said it is already too late to make all preparations as there has been no official word from Saudi Arabia.
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Pakistan waiting for Saudi announcement on Hajj: Ashrafi
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Religious Harmony Maulana Tahir Ashrafi on Monday said that Pakistan would finalise preparations for Hajj pilgrims as soon as Saudi Arabia announces the Hajj policy for this year.
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Ministry completes preparations to hold founding assemblies of Hajj Establishments
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has completed all preparations for the holding of the founding assemblies of the Arbab Al-Tawaif (Hajj) Establishments as per the plans to restructure these nine institutions and transform them into public holding companies with the aim of enhancing their conduct and upgrade the services to pilgrims in line with the Saudi Vision 2030.
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