Saudi Civil Defense puts Ramadan plans in place
MADINAH: The Civil Defense in Madinah is implementing plans to serve visitors of the Prophet’s Mosque during the holy month of Ramadan. Col. Mohammed Al-Baydani, director general of the Civil Defense in Madinah, said it has deployed all possible capacities and taken all necessary measures to serve visitors of the mosque and ensure their safety, in line with the general
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8 million people use Makkah shuttle bus service in six days
More than 2.7 million people used Shaab Amir bus station, 469,793 the Jabal Al-Kaaba bus station and more than 984,000 used the Reea Bakhsh bus station.
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Riyadh, Jeddah see hotel values increase, Makkah, Medinah decline
Additional rooms, visa related taxes and currency devaluation in the main feeder markets behind decreases - , Saudi Arabia, Data Saudi Arabia, Data Riyadh, Hotels In Saudi Arabia, Hotel Data For 2018.
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1,300 volunteers helping pilgrims at Prophet’s Mosque
MADINAH: More than 1,300 volunteers are providing assistance around the clock to pilgrims at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during Ramadan. Their efforts are part of a volunteering plan designed to provide health and humanitarian services to visitors. It was adopted by the president of the Saudi Red Crescent.
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Clock tower museum in Makkah thrown open to visitors
On the fourth floor, the visitors will have a chance to deeply understand the space and the stars, and how man used them in the past to determine his destinations.
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Treat pilgrims with kindness: Shiekh Sudais
This is in line with the aspirations of the rulers to provide the best services to the Guests of Allah.
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Egyptian pilgrims ‘top spenders’ during Hajj and Umrah seasons
MAKKAH: Pilgrim spending in Makkah and Madinah needs to be examined and encouraged, Hajj and Umrah sector experts have told Arab News. Millions of Muslims visit the two holy cities annually, with more than 6 million umrah visas issued this year so far, but their shopping needs to be stimulated with a greater offering of specialty products that showcase Saudi Arabia and the two
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Exhibition on the Prophet’s life in Madinah
MADINAH: Prince Saud bin Khalid Al-Faisal, deputy governor of Madinah, opened the first international exhibition on the Life of the Prophet and the Islamic Civilization in the presence of leading Islamic figures and diplomats. The exhibition was organized by the Muslim World League (MWL) in cooperation with authorities on the history of the Prophet and Islamic fields.
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Breaking the fast at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah
MADINAH: Ramadan iftars generously hosted by the people of Madinah at the Prophet’s Mosque are being enjoyed by thousands of worshippers, visitors and residents. Pilgrims from the Kingdom and throughout the world are being served iftar meals after a long day of fasting as part of a service that brings together Muslims of many nationalities.
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New Qur’an app launched
New Qur’an app launched
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Saudi tourism commission launches ‘Ramadan Brings Us Together’ festival in Makkah
MAKKAH: The Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH) launched the “Ramadan Brings Us Together” festival on Wednesday in the Great Hall of Makkah. The launch ceremony featured theater performances and competitions, among other events. It also offered family businesses and entrepreneurs the opportunity to promote their products, services and innovations.
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7% rise in Umrah pilgrims this year, says ministry
The highest number of Umrah pilgrims by nationality came from Pakistan. As many as 1,371,544 Pakistanis performed Umrah as of May 5. They were followed by 894,571 Indonesians, 595,429 Indians, 422,365 Egyptians, 292,498 Turkish, 274,109 Yemenis, 266,333 Algerians, 262,109 Malaysians, 231,342 Iraqis, and 169,529 Jordanians.
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