Bangladesh frets over Middle East air fare hikes
DHAKA: “I have been waiting for three weeks to get a flight to Saudi Arabia but couldn’t manage due to the high price of tickets,” said 35-year-old Abdul Malek, a Bangladeshi wanting to travel to the Kingdom. Malek got his visa in late January and is scheduled to start work at a cafe in Hail on April 1. Fares to Middle Eastern countries have increased, and even more than
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With over 1.1 million pilgrims Pakistan tops countries in performing Umrah
Indonesia comes second with 760,245 pilgrims followed by India with 472,103 pilgrims since season started late October
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Religious Ministry to deploy over 1,500 Moavineen-e-Hujjaj in Saudi Arabia
Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony is intending to deploy over 1,500 Moavineen-e- Hujjaj in Saudi Arabia to help facilitate intending pilgrims during their pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, officials sources of Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony said.
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State pilgrims’ boards yet to announce 2019 hajj fares —NAHCON – Punch Newspapers
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria says it has not authorised any state Muslim pilgrims’ board to announce hajj fare for 2019. The Head, Pu...
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Muslims urged to process travel document for Pilgrimage
Muslims who wish to travel to Mecca for this year’s pilgrimage have until 30th June 2019 to process their traveling documents through accredited agents.
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Mashat receives Indian Haj delegation
Mashat receives Indian Haj delegation
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Romania will not follow through with embassy relocation — analysts
Following His Majesty King Abdullah’s decision to cancel a visit to Romania in solidarity with Jerusalem, political analysts and commentators weighed in on what they considered to be of significant importance on Jordan’s ties with countries supporting Israel, particularly Romania.
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Shaza Makkah Hotel marks Int’l Women’s Day
Embodying the very essence of Shaza Hotels, one of the leading luxury hotel brands in the Middle East, Shaza Makkah is dedicated to offering hospitality inspired by the legendary caravanserais stationed along the fabled Silk Route in bygone days.
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Saudi Arabia Government Hasnt Abolished Hajj & Umrah Free Of 2,000 Riyals
The Saudi Arabia government hasnt abolished Hajj and Umrah free of 2,000 riyals despite of PTI government repeated requests
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Immigration process for Hajj pilgrims to be completed in country: Minister
State Minister for Religious Affairs Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah on Sunday said the government is trying to complete the pre- arrival immigration process of the Hajj pilgrims in the country instead of Saudi Arabia from this year. “We are trying to complete the pre-arrival immigration process…
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Egypt's tourism minister says ministry will abide by court ruling cancelling extra Umrah fees
Egypt's tourism minister says ministry will abide by court ruling cancelling extra Umrah fees
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Jeddah museum to showcase Arab, Islamic heritage
JEDDAH: The amazing architecture of the Abdul Raouf Khalil Museum takes us on an astonishing journey back to the Jeddah of the old days where wooden carvings dominated most of the urban architecture, especially doors and windows. The museum will open its doors to visitors of the Jeddah Global Village, Saudi Arabia’s first multicultural festival, from March 25 until April 24.
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