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Saudi official: Orlando shooter came for Umra in 2011/2012
Omar Mateen, who killed 49 people in a gun attack at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida, travelled to Saudi Arabia in 2011 and 2012 Middle East -
All you need to know about Kaaba washing
In the midst of heavy crowds of worshipers performing Circumambulation rituals around Kaaba, the General Presidency for the affairs of the Two Holy ... Reports -
This is the Saudi plan to secure Umrah season
Saudi Interior Ministry announced in a press conference all its plan details to secure the lesser pilgrimage. Reports -
Saudi Arabia installs new security cameras in Makkah
The Crises and the Disaster Management Center has been fully equipped with technological and human resources Middle East -
Gulf states, Pakistan slam Iranian attempt to politicize pilgrimage
The GCC chief’s comments came in the wake of Iran’s refusal to sign the annual agreement for this year’s hajj and a ban imposed on its Umrah pilgrims Middle East -
Four Umrah pilgrims killed in Saudi Arabia, 45 hurt in bus accident
Seventeen injured pilgrims in the crash were Egyptians, 14 are Pakistanis, six are Yemenis, seven Sudanese and one is Indian Middle East -
Saudi Umrah revenues to hit $53 bln by 2020
Five million people will be performing Umrah every year but they will not be expected to assemble in Saudi Arabia at the same time Middle East -
Saudi Arabia’s umrah visas can be converted into tourist visas
Prince Sultan said the program aims at providing an opportunity to umrah pilgrims to see the landmarks of the country Economy -
3.7 million Umrah pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia
According to the statistics, 2.6 million pilgrims have arrived via King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah Middle East -
Top 10 reasons why pilgrims get lost in Makkah
Old age, language problem, getting separated from group are some of the reasons why pilgrims get lost, according to officals Variety -
Saudi Arabia warns Umrah firms against shabby lodging for pilgrims
The ministry asked the companies to honor their commitments agreed upon with the ministry before the arrival of the pilgrims Middle East -
Saudi Arabia expects 25 percent rise in Umrah pilgrims
Makkah expects a 25 percent increase in the number of Umrah performers this year against 6 million last year Middle East -
1.25m Umrah pilgrims a month from next year
Haj Minister Bandar Al-Hajjar called for deeper coordination among all agencies to provide excellent services to Haj and Umrah pilgrims Middle East -
Saudi airline adds 60,000 seats for Umrah pilgrims
Saudi Arabian Airlines added over 60,000 seats during Ramadan to accomodate passengers wishing to perform Umrah Aviation & Transport -
Saudi center takes 22 blind men on Umrah trip
The neighborhood centers in Jeddah organized a special trip for the blind to Makkah for Umrah in cooperation with a volunteer group Features -
1,600 buses to transport 25 million worshipers in Makkah
Emir of Makkah has assigned five transport companies to provide public transport services to about 25 million pilgrims to the Grand Mosque Middle East -
Umrah stay cannot exceed 15 days, says Haj Ministry
The Haj Ministry has informed 145 Umrah service-providing companies of the maximum stay Middle East -
Expat husbands and children of Saudi women to get more benefits
Foreign husbands of Saudi women and their children are entitled to regular residence permits Features -
Saudi Arabia may soon issue e-bracelets for all hajj pilgrims
The Ministry of Hajj will soon ask all pilgrims to wear electronic bracelets containing important information Variety -
Seven million Umrah pilgrims expected in KSA in next 2 months
Jeddah international airport is ready for the expected 20,000 flights carrying more than 7 million Umrah pilgrims. Middle East -
International airport planned in Saudi city of Taif
GACA has approved the construction of an international airport in Taif, mainly to serve Hajj and Umrah pilgrims. Aviation & Transport -
Obama’s grandmother visits Makkah
Obama’s step grandmother Sara Omar attended an exhibition detailing life of Prophet Mohammad at the end of her pilgrimage Variety -
Over one million Umrah pilgrims pass through Jeddah
The first phase of the Umrah season would end on May 18 Middle East -
Saudi Arabia employs 8,000 personnel to serve 6m pilgrims
Last year, a total of 6.15 million pilgrims from outside the Kingdom performed Umrah, the lesser pilgrimage Middle East -
Saudi ministry: Umrah season begins on Nov. 23
A total of 6.15 million foreign pilgrims took part in last year's Umrah season Middle East -
Saudi ministry of hajj unveils 25-year strategic plan
The expansion plan will see welcoming up to 30 million people from Umrah, compared to 20 million people Hajj 2014 - Special Coverage -
Hajj, oil and the future
Historically, the hajj pilgrimage was a primary source of income for the people of the holy lands Middle East -
French pilgrim performs hajj as Saudi king's guest
Alexander, who adopted the name Hamza, was originally going to Makkah to perform Umrah Hajj 2014 - Special Coverage -
Stiff penalties for firms trading in Umrah visas
The Council of Ministers instructed the ministries of interior and Hajj to carry out this directive Middle East -
Housing problems of pilgrims ‘still unsolved’
Another problem has to do with maintaining and supervising pilgrims’ buildings. Middle East