https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2014/2014/10/29/Ministry-of-Haj-unveils-25-year-strategic-plan2020-05-20T10:18:38+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2014-10-29T19:13:33+04:00Saudi ministry of hajj unveils 25-year strategic plansaudi arabia,makkah,umrah,hajj 2014https://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2014/10/29/bb82dfdd-b3c9-44a4-b437-d5afe853ba9a/bb82dfdd-b3c9-44a4-b437-d5afe853ba9a.jpgSaudi ministry of hajj unveils 25-year strategic planMuslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba at the Grand mosque during the annual Haj pilgrimage, in the holy city of MAkkah. (File photo: Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2014/2014/10/20/Firms-delaying-hajj-flights-to-face-fines-Saudi-airport-official-2020-05-20T10:18:35+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2014-10-20T18:14:34+04:00Firms delaying hajj flights to face fines: Saudi airport official saudi arabia,hajjhttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2014/07/13/fc8646f0-51f9-42b7-87b2-ff23c543e7a5/fc8646f0-51f9-42b7-87b2-ff23c543e7a5.jpgFirms delaying hajj flights to face fines: Saudi airport official Balaari said airlines would be obliged to provide affected passengers with meals. https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2014/2014/10/18/British-family-dreams-to-tour-Saudi-Arabia-with-their-disabled-children2020-05-20T10:18:34+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2014-10-18T20:26:47+04:00British family dreams to tour Saudi Arabia with their disabled childrensaudi arabia,britain,hajjhttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2014/10/18/42ffa0df-87d7-4bba-8cec-7f5fcb9f28c1/42ffa0df-87d7-4bba-8cec-7f5fcb9f28c1.jpgBritish family dreams to tour Saudi Arabia with their disabled childrenFile photo shows al-Masjid al-Nabawi or Prophet Mohammad’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia. (Shutterstock)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2014/2014/10/12/Pilgrim-influx-benefits-Madinah-businesses2020-05-20T10:18:32+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2014-10-12T17:55:52+04:00Pilgrim influx benefits Madinah businessessaudi arabia,madinah,prayershttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2014/10/12/b4eb223b-17f1-48d3-87cb-81b297b95251/b4eb223b-17f1-48d3-87cb-81b297b95251.jpgPilgrim influx benefits Madinah businessesIslamic prayer beads prove to be some of the top selling items traded in Madinah. (Shutterstock)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2014/2014/10/06/51-fake-hajj-groups-face-investigation-from-Saudi-authorities2020-05-20T10:18:29+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2014-10-06T15:29:00+04:0051 fake hajj groups face investigation from Saudi authoritiesmakkah,madinah,hajjhttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2014/10/06/de64fb55-07d7-41bf-8d5e-a4ba633f7f6c/de64fb55-07d7-41bf-8d5e-a4ba633f7f6c.jpg51 fake hajj groups face investigation from Saudi authoritiesAn aerial view is seen of the Grand Mosque on the second day of Eid al-Adha in the holy city of Makkah, October 5, 2014. (Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2014/2014/10/06/Pakistani-pilgrim-sells-home-to-undertake-hajj-for-his-dead-wife2020-05-20T10:18:30+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2014-10-06T15:03:34+04:00Pakistani man sells home to undertake hajj to honor dead wifesaudi arabia,hajj,pakistan,pilgrimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2014/10/06/44bc2834-c858-4d99-8f59-b54094d2d19d/44bc2834-c858-4d99-8f59-b54094d2d19d.pngPakistani man sells home to undertake hajj to honor dead wifeAshraf Rahmah and his six children after fulfilling his dream. (Photo courtesy of the Saudi Gazette)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2014/2014/10/06/Mother-attends-hajj-accompanied-by-her-eight-sons2020-05-20T10:18:29+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2014-10-06T15:39:30+04:00Woman attends hajj accompanied by her eight sonssaudi arabia,makkah,hajj,pilgrimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2014/10/06/1f856956-a83d-486b-86f7-6c5973201a61/1f856956-a83d-486b-86f7-6c5973201a61.jpgWoman attends hajj accompanied by her eight sonsThe mother, pictured with her eight sons in Mina. (Photo courtesy of Okaz)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2014/2014/10/06/Paying-money-for-hajj-rituals-by-proxy-illegal-scholar-claims2020-05-20T10:18:30+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2014-10-06T15:53:45+04:00Paying money for hajj rituals by proxy illegal, scholar claimssaudi arabia,makkah,hajj,mina,pilgrimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2014/10/06/532e104a-be66-4583-bb59-28dbb393bfad/532e104a-be66-4583-bb59-28dbb393bfad.jpgPaying money for hajj rituals by proxy illegal, scholar claimsMuslim pilgrims cast stones at pillars symbolizing Satan, during the annual hajj pilgrimage on the first day of Eid al-Adha in Mina, near the holy city of Makkah, October 4, 2014. (Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2014/2014/10/06/Recovering-addicts-thank-Saudi-minister-for-hajj-trip2020-05-20T10:18:30+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2014-10-06T15:10:03+04:00Recovering addicts thank Saudi minister for hajj tripsaudi interior ministry,makkah,drugs,hajjhttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2014/10/06/baa10c30-2238-4f03-9536-72db00ad3e81/baa10c30-2238-4f03-9536-72db00ad3e81.jpgRecovering addicts thank Saudi minister for hajj tripMuslim pilgrims pray around the holy Ka'bah at the Grand Mosque, during the annual hajj pilgrimage in Makkah, September 27, 2014. (Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2014/10/06/Saudi-Hajj-free-of-Ebola-amid-protective-measures-2020-05-20T10:18:30+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2014-10-06T20:17:44+04:00Saudi Arabia says hajj free of Ebolasaudi arabia,hajj 2014,hajj,ebolahttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2014/10/02/b5b341f5-2db7-4acb-895f-11e56ab2328a/b5b341f5-2db7-4acb-895f-11e56ab2328a.JPGSaudi Arabia says hajj free of EbolaSaudi Arabia’s acting health minister says this year’s hajj has been free of Ebola and other contagious diseases because of measures taken by the kingdom to protect more than 2 million pilgrims who took part in the annual Islamic pilgrimage. (File photo: Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2014/2014/10/06/Two-million-Muslim-pilgrims-nearing-end-of-hajj-2020-05-20T10:18:30+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2014-10-06T12:26:45+04:00Two million Muslim pilgrims nearing end of hajj saudi arabia,makkah,islam,hajj 2014,kaaba,pilgrimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2014/10/06/e9ae0625-c65c-4a3a-bbfb-1e07f5cf5226/e9ae0625-c65c-4a3a-bbfb-1e07f5cf5226.jpgTwo million Muslim pilgrims nearing end of hajj Muslim pilgrims pray around the holy Ka'bah at the Grand Mosque, during the annual hajj pilgrimage in Makkah, September 30 2014. (Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/variety/2014/10/05/Mecca-pilgrims-snap-selfies-between-prayers2020-05-20T10:18:29+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2014-10-05T14:34:58+04:00Hajj pilgrims snap selfies between prayerssaudi arabia,makkah,selfie,hajj,pilgrimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2014/10/05/b7c906db-7029-4b21-bc60-d3c0e1874c82/b7c906db-7029-4b21-bc60-d3c0e1874c82.jpgHajj pilgrims snap selfies between prayersMuslim pilgrims pose for a selfie during the "Jamarat" ritual, the stoning of Satan, in Mina near the holy city of Mecca, on October 4, 2014. (AFP)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2014/2014/10/04/Saudis-account-for-most-domestic-hajj-campaign-places2020-05-20T10:18:29+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2014-10-04T13:39:36+04:00Saudis account for most domestic hajj campaign placessaudi arabia,makkah,madinah,hajj,minahttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2014/10/04/330a3ff3-df38-4814-93f7-11bb4f2a7308/330a3ff3-df38-4814-93f7-11bb4f2a7308.JPGSaudis account for most domestic hajj campaign placesMuslim pilgrims pray near the holy Kaaba (not seen) at the Grand Mosque, during the annual hajj pilgrimage in Mecca September 27, 2014. (Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2014/2014/10/04/Ka-bah-in-Makkah-adorned-with-new-covering2020-05-20T10:18:29+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2014-10-04T14:01:05+04:00Ka’bah in Makkah adorned with new coveringsaudi arabia,makkah,grand mosque,hajj,kiswa,masjid al haram,minahttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2014/10/04/43694384-78c1-4437-9f86-ca1fea4ffeb3/43694384-78c1-4437-9f86-ca1fea4ffeb3.JPGKa’bah in Makkah adorned with new coveringMuslim pilgrims gather around the door of the Ka'bah at the Grand Mosque on the first day of Eid al-Adha in the holy city of Mecca October 4, 2014. (Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2014/2014/10/04/150-Saudi-barbers-to-serve-pilgrims2020-05-20T10:18:29+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2014-10-04T13:46:59+04:00150 Saudi barbers to serve pilgrimsmakkah,madinah,hajjhttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2014/10/04/00d666f7-1bf5-40ef-bd6e-76768657fe1c/00d666f7-1bf5-40ef-bd6e-76768657fe1c.jpg150 Saudi barbers to serve pilgrimsA man receives a head-shaving during a Muslim pilgrimage in Mina. (File photo: Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/News/2014/10/04/Ebola-casts-pall-over-Eid-holiday-in-West-Africa2020-05-20T10:18:29+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2014-10-04T18:48:09+04:00Ebola casts pall over Eid holiday in West Africaeid al fitr,west africa,ebola,guineahttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2014/10/04/564077e6-24fc-4891-a1b7-4e78641972b4/564077e6-24fc-4891-a1b7-4e78641972b4.jpgEbola casts pall over Eid holiday in West AfricaA woman passes a sign posted in an awareness campaign against the spread of Ebola in Freetown, Sierra Leone September 18, 2014 in a handout photo provided by UNICEF. (File Photo: Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2014/2014/10/03/Saudi-Arabia-expands-hajj-sites2020-05-20T10:18:28+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2014-10-03T18:10:44+04:00Saudi Arabia expands hajj sitessaudi arabia,makkah,madinah,islam,hajj,pilgrimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2014/10/03/aee136c9-73af-47ee-9a62-104fa1290670/aee136c9-73af-47ee-9a62-104fa1290670.jpgSaudi Arabia expands hajj sitesMuslim pilgrims perform Friday prayers around Namirah mosque on the plains of Arafat during the annual haj pilgrimage, outside the holy city of Mecca October 3, 2014. (Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/variety/2014/10/03/Hajj-pilgrims-reflect-on-Mount-Arafat2020-05-20T10:18:29+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2014-10-03T14:53:39+04:00Hajj pilgrims reflect on Mount Arafatsaudi arabia,makkah,islam,hajj,muslimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2014/10/03/7cd54963-5f29-4ce8-84c5-1da5d4cd70fb/7cd54963-5f29-4ce8-84c5-1da5d4cd70fb.jpgHajj pilgrims reflect on Mount ArafatMuslim pilgrims gather on Mount Arafat, near Mecca, to take part in one of the Hajj rituals on October 3, 2014. (AFP)https://english.alarabiya.net/perspective/features/2014/10/02/French-Muslims-head-to-hajj-despite-government-s-travel-warning2020-05-20T10:18:28+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2014-10-02T16:12:27+04:00French Muslims head to hajj despite government’s travel warninghajj 2014,hajj,french muslimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/10/b66330b4-a590-4d30-85aa-eccf75a4732b/b66330b4-a590-4d30-85aa-eccf75a4732b.jpgFrench Muslims head to hajj despite government’s travel warningThis year, an estimated three million people worldwide are expected to be making the spiritual journey which began on Thursday. (File photo: Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2014/2014/10/02/Saudis-perform-Hajj-on-behalf-of-Syrian-martyrs2020-05-20T10:18:28+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2014-10-02T22:54:59+04:00Saudi group performs hajj on behalf of Syria ‘martyrs’security,hajj 2014,hajj,syria,civil war,martyrs,religionhttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2014/10/02/56a9b4c2-ee7c-42e8-a9a8-977b4b75decb/56a9b4c2-ee7c-42e8-a9a8-977b4b75decb.jpgSaudi group performs hajj on behalf of Syria ‘martyrs’ Muslim pilgrims arrive at Mount Arafat, near the holy city of Makkah on Oct. 2, 2014. (AFP)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2014/2014/10/02/Muslims-flock-to-Makkah-as-hajj-begins-2020-05-20T10:18:28+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2014-10-02T09:30:42+04:00Over 2 million flock to Makkah as hajj begins saudi arabia,makkah,hajjhttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2014/10/02/b5b341f5-2db7-4acb-895f-11e56ab2328a/b5b341f5-2db7-4acb-895f-11e56ab2328a.JPGOver 2 million flock to Makkah as hajj begins Muslim pilgrims pray around the holy Kaaba at the Grand Mosque, during the annual hajj pilgrimage in Makkah September 27, 2014. (Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2014/10/03/Palestine-consul-general-in-Jeddah-welcomes-Palestinian-pilgrims2020-05-20T10:18:28+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2014-10-03T00:17:08+04:00Palestine consul general in Jeddah welcomes Palestinian pilgrimssaudi arabia,palestine,hajj,pilgrimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2014/10/02/6059b115-f243-4f8f-8068-6bd22252a571/6059b115-f243-4f8f-8068-6bd22252a571.jpgPalestine consul general in Jeddah welcomes Palestinian pilgrimsPalestine Consul General Emad Shaat with Palestinian pilgrims (courtesy of Saudi Gazette)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2014/2014/10/02/French-pilgrim-fulfills-dream-as-King-s-guest-2020-05-20T10:18:28+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2014-10-02T23:30:19+04:00French pilgrim performs hajj as Saudi king's guestsaudi arabia,umrah,hajj 2014,adhan,hajj,france,custodian of the two holy mosques,king abdullah,religionhttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2014/10/02/fd010325-e710-4763-9165-3670ff1d9f52/fd010325-e710-4763-9165-3670ff1d9f52.jpgFrench pilgrim performs hajj as Saudi king's guest“All my fatigue and physical and mental strain caused by the long and arduous journey vanished when I saw the Holy Kaaba and I could not control my emotions, and so we cried in joy,” he said. (Photo Courtesy of arabnews.com)https://english.alarabiya.net/perspective/features/2014/10/02/Egyptians-make-their-way-to-hajj-despite-obstacles-2020-05-20T10:18:28+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2014-10-02T21:00:57+04:00Egyptians make their way to hajj despite obstacles saudi arabia,makkah,egypt,hajj 2014,hajjhttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2014/10/02/3d0c1a29-ac5b-4968-88b0-6f3f5634de9e/3d0c1a29-ac5b-4968-88b0-6f3f5634de9e.jpgEgyptians make their way to hajj despite obstacles Muslim pilgrims pray around the holy Kaaba at the Grand Mosque, during the annual hajj pilgrimage in Makkah, September 27, 2014. (Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2014/10/01/-Saudi-Arabia-readies-for-hajj-pilgrimage2020-05-20T10:18:27+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2014-10-01T12:11:13+04:00 Saudi Arabia readies for hajj pilgrimagesaudi arabia,makkah,islam,hajj,muslimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2014/10/01/cae7f9b5-8062-4175-9709-cb77c665963f/cae7f9b5-8062-4175-9709-cb77c665963f.JPG Saudi Arabia readies for hajj pilgrimageMuslim pilgrims pray around the holy Kaaba at the Grand Mosque, during the annual hajj pilgrimage in Mecca September 30 2014. (Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2014/2014/10/01/Saudi-Arabia-cracks-down-on-49-000-people-without-Hajjj-permits-2020-05-20T10:18:28+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2014-10-01T22:37:50+04:00Saudi Arabia stops 49,000 people without hajj permitssaudi arabia,crackdown,law,hajj,religion,pilgrimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2014/10/01/3841a465-3eaa-43e1-90c0-47cf5db344c1/3841a465-3eaa-43e1-90c0-47cf5db344c1.jpgSaudi Arabia stops 49,000 people without hajj permitsThe maximum fine a violator who transports pilgrims without Hajj permits can incur is SR100,000 in addition to imprisonment of two years. (Courtesy of Saudi Gazette)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2014/2014/10/01/Minister-of-Haj-calls-for-strengthening-Saudi-India-relations2020-05-20T10:18:27+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2014-10-01T23:22:47+04:00Saudi hajj minister calls for bolstering ties with Indiasaudi arabia,2014,hajj,bandar hajjar,ministryhttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2014/10/01/b8a1cf2d-a6ac-4eb0-a81c-ae2d6fc00762/b8a1cf2d-a6ac-4eb0-a81c-ae2d6fc00762.jpgSaudi hajj minister calls for bolstering ties with IndiaMinister of Haj Bandar Hajjar receives India’s Haj goodwill delegation and senior diplomats at his office in Jeddah on Tuesday. (Courtesy of Saudi Ghazette)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2014/2014/10/01/Thousands-of-Iraqis-flee-ISIS-areas-for-Hajj-2020-05-20T10:18:28+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2014-10-01T22:08:10+04:00Thousands of Iraqi pilgrims smuggled out of ISIS-controlled areas for hajjmakkah,isis,terrorism,iraq,hajj,religionhttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2014/10/01/9a3fb75b-4c82-43c9-bb5c-4112b2cc0bc2/9a3fb75b-4c82-43c9-bb5c-4112b2cc0bc2.jpgThousands of Iraqi pilgrims smuggled out of ISIS-controlled areas for hajjMuslim pilgrims climb Mount Al-Noor in the holy city of Makkah. (File photo: Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/special-reports/hajj-2014/2014/10/01/Pilgrims-denounce-ISIS-atrocities-2020-05-20T10:18:28+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2014-10-01T21:28:51+04:00Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia denounce ISIS atrocities saudi arabia,isis,hajj 2014,religionhttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2014/10/01/d1f59f4c-6a23-45e0-92b0-63c0c27ce9c0/d1f59f4c-6a23-45e0-92b0-63c0c27ce9c0.jpgPilgrims in Saudi Arabia denounce ISIS atrocities Islamic scholars and thinkers said that doing any harm to other pilgrims or disturbing serenity of the holy mosques and holy sites tantamount to dishonoring the Hajj rites. (Shutterstock)https://english.alarabiya.net/perspective/features/2014/09/30/Saudi-medical-teams-ready-to-prevent-epidemics-during-hajj2020-05-20T10:18:27+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2014-09-30T15:24:55+04:00Saudi medical teams ready to prevent epidemics during hajjsaudi arabia,hajj 2014https://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/05/7ac1e6bf-4a39-4eea-b4ec-53c233723ccd/7ac1e6bf-4a39-4eea-b4ec-53c233723ccd.jpgSaudi medical teams ready to prevent epidemics during hajjThe teams have been dispatched to all points of entry (air, land, sea), the Grand Mosque, and the Holy sites. (File photo: SG)https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2014/09/30/Around-100-hajj-pilgrims-evacuated-after-fire-in-Makkah-hotel2020-05-20T10:18:27+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2014-09-30T15:26:10+04:00Around 100 hajj pilgrims evacuated after fire in Makkah hotelsaudi arabia,makkah,hajj 2014https://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2014/09/02/36b337ec-70e6-4cf7-b607-1e70f8a3f83a/36b337ec-70e6-4cf7-b607-1e70f8a3f83a.jpgAround 100 hajj pilgrims evacuated after fire in Makkah hotelThe fire was successfully put off by Civil Defense fire extinguishing squads, said the spokesman of the Civil Defense. (File photo: Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2014/09/28/Makkah-to-host-haj-symposium-during-pilgrimage-2020-05-20T10:18:26+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2014-09-28T13:37:22+04:00Makkah to host hajj symposium during pilgrimage saudi arabia,makkah,hajjhttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2014/09/28/a319839f-6806-4056-b2d5-c8cc2f8d7796/a319839f-6806-4056-b2d5-c8cc2f8d7796.JPGMakkah to host hajj symposium during pilgrimage Muslim pilgrims pray around the holy Kaaba at the Grand Mosque during the annual Haj pilgrimage in Makkah September 27, 2014. (Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2014/09/26/Saudi-Arabia-set-to-unveil-newly-sewn-Kiswa-for-Kaaba2020-05-20T10:18:26+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2014-09-26T19:55:12+04:00Saudi Arabia set to unveil newly sewn Kiswa for Kaabasaudi arabia,makkah,hajjhttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/08/4854361f-4c12-4940-b08a-8bb3da6d6187/4854361f-4c12-4940-b08a-8bb3da6d6187.jpgSaudi Arabia set to unveil newly sewn Kiswa for KaabaWorkers embroider the Kiswa, a silk cloth covering the Holy Kaaba, in the holy city of Mecca, ahead of the annual haj pilgrimage October 8, 2013. (Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2014/09/16/Stiff-penalties-for-firms-trading-in-Umrah-visas2020-05-20T10:18:22+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2014-09-16T20:32:26+04:00Stiff penalties for firms trading in Umrah visassaudi arabia,umrah,council of ministershttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2014/08/06/f3aeba0e-a4f3-4d0d-b18c-b2b774635871/f3aeba0e-a4f3-4d0d-b18c-b2b774635871.jpgStiff penalties for firms trading in Umrah visasSaudi Arabia will block computer system of Umrah service companies and establishments in case any of their pilgrims overstayed their visas. (Shutterstock)https://english.alarabiya.net/life-style/healthy-living/2014/09/10/Coronavirus-under-control-claims-Gulf-official2020-05-20T10:18:19+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2014-09-10T13:58:20+04:00Coronavirus under control, claims Gulf officialsaudi arabia,gcc,hajj,ebola,virushttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2014/09/10/f9305ec3-06c7-44d6-95bc-e2d7c1930726/f9305ec3-06c7-44d6-95bc-e2d7c1930726.jpgCoronavirus under control, claims Gulf officialSaudi Arabia will block visas from three West African countries ravaged by the Ebola virus. (Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2014/09/09/Saudi-king-to-host-1-400-pilgrims-for-Hajj2020-05-20T10:18:19+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2014-09-09T23:23:27+04:00Saudi king to host 1,400 pilgrims for Hajjsaudi arabia,hajj,saudi king abdullahhttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2014/09/09/49bd377e-c114-42ae-9d95-a280a5e52b86/49bd377e-c114-42ae-9d95-a280a5e52b86.jpgSaudi king to host 1,400 pilgrims for HajjSaudi King Abdallah bin Abdulaziz al-Saud will host 1,400 visitors from 70 different countries to the Hajj pilgrimage this year. (File photo: Reuters) https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2014/08/28/Hajj-season-1435-begins2020-05-20T10:18:14+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2014-08-28T14:39:20+04:00Saudi Arabia begins to receive pilgrims for this year’s Hajjsaudi arabia,madinah,hajj,pilgrimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2014/08/28/7c2844b1-595c-403f-b8ac-ac20b20903bf/7c2844b1-595c-403f-b8ac-ac20b20903bf.jpgSaudi Arabia begins to receive pilgrims for this year’s HajjIndian Ambassador Hamid Ali Rao and Consul General B.S Mubarak receive the first batch of Indian pilgrims at Madinah’s Prince Muhammad International Airport. (Photo courtesy: Saudi Gazette)https://english.alarabiya.net/business/economy/2014/08/26/-9-billion-income-from-hajj-expected2020-05-20T10:18:14+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2014-08-26T13:00:14+04:00Saudi Arabia: $8.5 billion income from hajj expectedsaudi arabia,makkah,business,hajj,economy,muslims,pilgrimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2013/10/10/b66330b4-a590-4d30-85aa-eccf75a4732b/b66330b4-a590-4d30-85aa-eccf75a4732b.jpgSaudi Arabia: $8.5 billion income from hajj expectedA study stated that about two million Muslims would make the pilgrimage to Makkah. (File photo: Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/business/property/2014/08/20/Haj-firms-prefer-tents-to-buildings-in-Mina2020-05-20T10:18:11+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2014-08-20T14:45:27+04:00Hajj firms prefer tents to buildings in Minahigh rates,makkah,hajj,mina,rent,pilgrimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2014/08/20/c4b20a05-8789-44d5-96cc-f0fb1306b2ab/c4b20a05-8789-44d5-96cc-f0fb1306b2ab.jpgHajj firms prefer tents to buildings in MinaLocal Hajj companies said they prefer to set up tents in Mina for their pilgrims than rent buildings at high rates. (AFP)https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2014/08/19/Saudi-Arabia-plans-19-000-buses-for-1-4m-hajj-pilgrims2020-05-20T10:18:11+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2014-08-19T14:13:53+04:00Saudi Arabia plans 19,000 buses for 1.4m hajj pilgrimssaudi arabia,makkah,umrah,buses,hajj,pilgrimshttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2014/08/06/f3aeba0e-a4f3-4d0d-b18c-b2b774635871/f3aeba0e-a4f3-4d0d-b18c-b2b774635871.jpgSaudi Arabia plans 19,000 buses for 1.4m hajj pilgrimsAs many as 18 companies are getting ready to transport a total of 1.39 million pilgrims expected from abroad for this year's hajj. (Reuters)https://english.alarabiya.net/News/middle-east/2014/08/13/Gulf-States-discuss-Ebola-precautions-ahead-of-hajj-2020-05-20T10:18:09+04:00hourlyAl Arabiya Englishen2014-08-13T20:46:01+04:00Gulf States discuss Ebola precautions ahead of hajj gcc,ebola,preventionhttps://vid.alarabiya.net/images/2014/08/13/c8f6ae87-cf5f-4e72-84d3-38c80a5a6a1f/c8f6ae87-cf5f-4e72-84d3-38c80a5a6a1f.jpgGulf States discuss Ebola precautions ahead of hajj Death toll from the worst ever outbreak of the disease to 1,069.(File Photo: Reuters)