Will Jordanians benefit from Saudi Arabia's decision to unify price for Haj, Umrah and visit visas?
11 September 2019

Will Jordanians benefit from Saudi Arabia's decision to unify price for Haj, Umrah and visit visas?

Saudi Arabia's decision to unify the price for Haj, Umrah and visit visas has made Jordanians wonder if they will benefit from it. The Saudi authorities had

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SR300 for Haj, Umrah and visit visas to Saudi Arabia
10 September 2019

SR300 for Haj, Umrah and visit visas to Saudi Arabia

Benten said that the decision shows the leadership keenness to facilitate the arrival of Muslims from all over the world to perform Haj and Umrah.

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Ministry to issue e-Umrah visa
9 September 2019

Ministry to issue e-Umrah visa

The ministry stressed that the issuance of visa will be done through electronic route for Umrah, involving foreign agents and their respective Saudi Umrah service providers, and the adoption of a program that includes package of services and confirmed return tickets.

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Saudi Arabia cancels repeat Umrah fees
9 September 2019

Saudi Arabia cancels repeat Umrah fees

The Saudi authorities issued a royal decree which has restructured visit, transit and Haj policies, effectively cancelling repeat Umrah fees, Arab News reported.

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Crane crash: Binladen Group absolved of dereliction of duty
8 September 2019

Crane crash: Binladen Group absolved of dereliction of duty

The court also said the finance ministry has no right to demand the shifting of the crane to another place away from the Grand Mosque.

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Hajj minister hails royal decree on Saudi visas
8 September 2019

Hajj minister hails royal decree on Saudi visas

The Saudi minister for Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Mohammad Salih Bentin, thanked King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for issuing a royal decree restructuring visit, Hajj and transit visas. The decree includes the cancellation of repeat Umrah fees.

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1.5mn pilgrims depart, about 271,000 remain
8 September 2019

1.5mn pilgrims depart, about 271,000 remain

All foreign pilgrims should leave the Kingdom by Muharram 15 (Sept. 14) when the Haj will be officially declared over.

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More than 453,000 pilgrims still remain in Saudi Arabia
4 September 2019

More than 453,000 pilgrims still remain in Saudi Arabia

More than 453,000 pilgrims still remain in Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Arabia to launch a new tourist visa on Sept. 27
4 September 2019

Saudi Arabia to launch a new tourist visa on Sept. 27

Saudi Arabia is set to launch a new tourist visa on Sept. 27, which will allow the citizens of 51 countries to visit the Kingdom, a government source told Saudi Gazette.The source said that the visa fee would be SR300 ($80 or 70...

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Indian delegation praises Saudi govt's Haj facilities
3 September 2019

Indian delegation praises Saudi govt's Haj facilities

Meanwhile, Sailesh chaired an interactive session held at the consulate premises in the presence of Ambassador Sayeed, Consul General Sheikh and other officials for a comprehensive review of the Haj operations. After a detailed PowerPoint presentation by the consul general, feedback was taken from about 30 Indian administrative and medical officers who are on deputation to Saudi Arabia and have been working in the field to provide best possible assistance to Indian pilgrims.

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First batch of Umrah pilgrims accorded traditional welcome
2 September 2019

First batch of Umrah pilgrims accorded traditional welcome

"The ministry has completed all its preparations aimed at enabling the pilgrims to do their Umra rituals in ease, peace and comfort," he added.

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PM Imran approves proposals to ensure better Hajj facilities
30 August 2019

PM Imran approves proposals to ensure better Hajj facilities

Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday directed to submit the proposal in the cabinet within a month which will ensure better Hajj facilities to pilgrims.

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