July 2 is the last date of entry for Umrah pilgrims, says Saudi ministry
In a circular, the ministry informed the Umrah service providers that the electronic issuance of Umrah visas was stopped on Monday, June 17, ahead of the annual Haj pilgrimage. It however said pilgrims who were issued visas before June 17 would be allowed to enter into the Kingdom until July 2.
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Periodic maintenance of Holy Kaaba to continue
The maintenance work had already started on Monday. The project is under the supervision of the Ministry of Finance in collaboration with the Presidency of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques and some other concerned government departments.
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Umrah visa stopped, to resume on August 16
Mohammed Bin Badi, CEO of the National Committee for the Haj and Umrah said the ministry will resume receiving applications for Umrah visas from Dhul Hijja 15 (Aug. 16).
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International Dates City coming up in Madinah
The city, spreading over an area covering 1,089,441 sq. meters, will be a local and international destination for the trade, manufacturing and export of dates of Saudi Arabia to various parts of the world.
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Millennium MEA confirms rights to Makkah hotel
Millennium Hotels and Resorts Middle East and Africa (MEA), a hotel management company in the region, has addressed its guests with deep regrets for the inconvenience they might have encountered during their stay at Makkah Millennium Hotel and Towers.
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Haj companies told to provide a cleaner for each 30 pilgrims
The ministry, in a circular, asked the companies to make an identity card for each and every pilgrim and to provide the pilgrims with wrist bracelets containing their names, nationalities, place of accommodation, the name of the tawafa establishment and other relevant information.
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Over 7.3mn Umrah pilgrims arrive, about 6.8mn depart
Over 7.3mn Umrah pilgrims arrive, about 6.8mn depart
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Bab AlBunt Museum drawing large crowds
Bab AlBunt Museum drawing large crowds
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Saudi Arabia issues more than 7.65m visas for Umrah pilgrims
RIYADH: The number of Umrah visas issued this year has reached 7,650,736, of which 7,393,657 pilgrims have arrived in the Kingdom, according to data provided by the Hajj Ministry. There are 504,809 pilgrims still in the Kingdom, with 278,368 in Makkah and 226,441 in Madinah, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Most pilgrims — 6,550,520 — came to the Kingdom by air, while 707,955
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SAMA directive to extend working hours of bank branches near Two Holy Mosques
The central bank has issued six regulations with regard to the extension of the working hours of the bank branches.
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94% of domestic pilgrims to be registered electronically
The General Department for Domestic Pilgrims at the ministry said the fee for taking care of children with disabilities has been fixed at SR3,000 per child while the fee for normal children is SR 2,500.
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Haramain train transports 116,000 passengers during Ramadan
There has been a huge increase in the number of passengers, including Saudis and expatriates in addition to a large number of Umrah pilgrims from outside the Kingdom, according to Haramain Train Project sources.
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