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3 Oct 2024
Bangladesh Hajj pre-registration surpasses 50,000 in 51 days
Efforts are underway to bring down the costs of Hajj to a more reasonable level, Advisor Rizwana Hasan says
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2 Oct 2024
Saudi Arabia Introduces New Changes to Temporary Work Visas for Hajj & Umrah Services
In a bid to provide more flexibility for the private sector, Saudi Arabia will update regulations for temporary work visas for Hajj and Umrah services.
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1 Oct 2024
Hilton in deal to bring Waldorf Astoria brand to Makkah
Saudi-based Taiba Investments has teamed up with hospitality major Hilton to bring its iconic Waldorf Astoria Hotels brand to Madinah. The new property, Waldorf Astoria Al Madinah, boasts over 300 rooms and suites along with other key amenites.
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28 Sep 2024
From 35,000 to 3,500: High costs, economic woes cut Hajj aspirations in J-K
Jammu and Kashmir Hajj Committee has received only 3578 applications, with last year's total at 8,147 against a quota of 8,200.
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