New traffic law approved for Hajj, Umrah transportation companies
The transport department of Saudi Arabia has amended its traffic regulations for heavy transport with the imposition of hefty fines over a series of reported violations by buses of different Umrah and Hajj transportation companies.
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In-Depth: InterContinental Hotels Group
IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) currently has a total of 33 hotels (15,388 rooms), with 20 hotels (10,028 rooms) set to open in the next three-five years, including the world’s largest voco hotel in Makkah, comprising of over 4,200 rooms which will be fully operational early this year.
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DFA reopens express lanes for hajj passport applicants
On the request of the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has reopened express lanes for passport-seeking individuals intending to join this year’s hajj or Islamic pilgrimage to Makkah (Mecca).
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SATHOA hosts Hajj market day in CT
As the deadline draws closer for hujjaj to select a hajj operator for the hajj season, picking the right package can become tricky especially if it is your first time embarking on this sacred journey.
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Makkah brand Duraibah
Duraibah is a brand born out of Makkah and got its name from one of the ancient doors of the Grand Mosque, which at the time led to the main city market.
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Our Hajj fare is unaffordable, I‘ll reduce it — Barr Hassan
The Senate has confirmed the nomination of Barrister Dhikirullahi Hassan as NAHCON Chairman along with other 18 board members nominated by President Muhammadu Buhari. The appointments which were made last December were confirmed yesterday during senate plenary.
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Disgruntled New Heights clients set for legal action
Disgruntled clients of Fazila Malek came together to offer her a lifeline in the form of a business rescue plan, however, the embattled travel operator has dismissed the offer.
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Religious Ministry mulls privatising Hajj ritual training
The training among the intending pilgrims would be imparted this year by using the most modern technology (3D simulation, etc on the pattern of Indonesia.
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I'll reduce Hajj fares, Pilgrims' stay in Saudi -NAHCON Chair Nominee
THE Chairman nominee for the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, Barrister Zhikrullahi Hassan yesterday promised that he would work to ensure that the Hajj fares being paid by Nigerian pilgrims were reduced as well as their stay for holy pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia if his appointment is confirmed by the Senate.
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Pakistan- 'Hajj expenses have gone beyond affordability of middle class'
(MENAFN - Tribal News Network) Naheed Jahangir PESHAWAR: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has proposed another hike of Rs115,000 in Hajj expenses for the year 2020 after which the total cost under government Hajj scheme will reach 550,000, making it impossible for many to perform the religious obligation this year.
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Umroh.com Expands to iOS Platform to Attract More Young Pilgrims
Attracting more would-be pilgrims, umrah online marketplace Umroh.com is currently developing an iOS version.
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Tabung Haji to bear cost of haj visa for M'sian pilgrims
This follows Saudi Arabia's new charge of RM326 for the 2020 haj season.
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