Renovation projects underway in Makkah
Reconstruction and renovation projects are underway in six Islamic historical sites and museums in Makkah.
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Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah prepares for Ramadan amid pandemic
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Prophet’s Mosque is intensifying efforts to prepare the mosque ahead of the holy month of Ramadan in line with COVID-19 precautionary measures.
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Historic Hima Well reveals the journeys of Arabia’s ancient caravans
Hima Well, one of the most ancient and significant stops along the ancient trade routes of Arabia, untouched and unaltered, continues to fascinate researchers and archaeologists.
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SR10,000 fine for bid to perform Umrah without permit
The Ministry of Interior warned on Thursday that hefty fines will be slapped on those who enter Makkah to perform Umrah or prayer at the Grand Mosque without a valid permit during the month of Ramadan.
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Makkah emir chairs Central Hajj Committee’s meeting
Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, the emir of Makkah, an adviser to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and the chairman of the Central Hajj Committee (CHC), chaired on Wednesday the committee meeting, which included a review of the authorities’ plans during the holy month of Ramadan.
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3 tracks closest to Kaaba set for elderly, disabled pilgrims for tawaf
The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has completed its preparations to receive the vaccinated Umrah pilgrims and worshipers during the holy month of Ramadan.
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Saudi Arabia issues new guidelines for Umrah pilgrims as Covid-19 cases surge
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Monday announced new terms and conditions for visitors and Umrah pilgrims in the wake of surging coronavirus cases.
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Saudi authorities announce Ramadan procedures at Makkah’s Grand Mosque
Authorities said on Tuesday that 150,000 people would be allowed to perform Umrah or prayers daily at Makkah’s Grand Mosque during Ramadan, which starts next week.
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Saudi Arabia tops world in projected hotel supply growth
Saudi Arabia’s hospitality sector is the fastest growing among the 50 most populated countries in the world, reporting 73,057 rooms across the three phases of the hotel pipeline, and projecting a 67.1% increase in room supply over the next three years.
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Holy Kaaba undergoes routine maintenance work before Ramadan
Holy Kaaba undergoes routine maintenance work before Ramadan
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Saudi Arabia expands capacity, allows Umrah for vaccinated pilgrims in Ramadan
JEDDAH: Only pilgrims and worshippers who have been vaccinated against COVID-19 or have recovered from coronavirus will be allowed into the Grand Mosque in Makkah, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said on Monday. Umrah permits and visit permits for the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah will increase operational capacity during the month of Ramadan,
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Maintenance of Kaaba’s Kiswa carried out in preparation for Ramadan
Seasonal maintenance work on the the Kiswa, the covering for the Holy Kaaba in Makkah, started on Sunday ahead of the month of Ramadan.
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