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Hajj Ministry proposes law to limit Umrah visas to 15 days
Hajj Minister Bandar Hajjar met in Madinah on Sunday with the government and private sector companies in charge of the Umrah pilgrims Middle East -
Saudi Arabia plans 19,000 buses for 1.4m hajj pilgrims
The new buses are well equipped, air conditioned and have toilets. Middle East -
Umrah season ‘a success’ says Saudi ministry
the number of visa overstayers had dramatically decreased to a rate of 0.01 percent of total Umrah visitors thanks to an electronic system. Middle East -
Sisi performs umrah during Saudi Arabia state visit
Umrah is an Islamic pilgrimage to Makkah that can be made at any time of the year Variety -
Umrah provides $1.6b boost to Saudi economy
The average Umrah visitor spends about $270. Economy -
How pure is Zamzam water sold on Saudi streets?
Is the water pure Zamzam or mixed with tap water? Features -
Average room price near Saudi Grand Mosque vicinity exceeds $13,000
A large increase in Makkah visitors during the holy month has caused hotel prices to sky rocket Travel and Tourism -
Saudi Arabia issues 300 electric wheelchairs for Umrah performers
Special teams have been tasked with organizing the movement of wheelchairs and ensure that only authorized people are allowed to push them. Features -
Black market for wheelchairs, Zamzam booms
A huge black market for Zamzam water and wheelchairs has emerged in Makkah with the advent of the holy month of Ramadan and Umrah performers are ... Economy -
Let us observe the spirit of Ramadan
Unfortunately, there have been constant complaints by worshippers at the Grand Mosque about the unruly behavior by fellow worshippers Middle East -
Pilgrims swallow ‘kiswa’ threads seeking blessings in Makkah
Pilgrims removed the threads using rings and scissors in the hope that it will bring them good luck and blessings Middle East -
Saudi Arabia plans new pilgrimage airport at Taif
The airport will serve visitors for the annual haj, as well as umrah Aviation & Transport -
Turkish Airlines wins award for its ‘Umrah Amenity Kit’
Turkish Airlines, the national flag carrier of Turkey, won two significant awards at the annual Travel Plus Awards held in Hamburg recently. Turkish ... Travel and Tourism -
Saudi hajj ministry toughens rules on pilgrims who overstay visa
The Ministry of Hajj has issued a total of 1.7 million Umrah visas since the beginning of the current Umrah season on Dec. 4 Middle East -
Pakistani author launches book on construction of Ka’aba
Some speakers call the book historical, timely, and a remarkable effort by a Muslim architect Entertainment -
Saudi authorities launch e-system to manage flow of Umrah pilgrims
Saudi Arabia’s hajj minister Bandar Hajjar announced that the ministry has worked out an electronic system to streamline the flow of pilgrims ... Middle East -
“There is an app for that”: pilgrims to get smartphone guide to Mecca
A Dubai-based startup released UmrahSalam, a smartphone travel application set to become the guide for pilgrims going for Umrah all year long. ... Travel and Tourism