Saudi Shoura Council delegation visits Haramain High-Speed Railway
JEDDAH: A delegation from the transport, communications and information technology committee of the Shoura Council, headed by Lt. Nasser Al-Otaibi, visited the Haramain High-Speed Railway station in Jeddah on Thursday to learn about the services it provides for citizens and pilgrims. The delegation was received by Mohammed Fida, director general of the Haramain High-Speed
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184,210 Pakistani pilgrims to perform Hajj this year
A total of 184,210 Pakistani pilgrims will perform Hajj this year. This was announced by Minister for Religious Affairs Noorul Haq Qadri after performing balloting under government hajj scheme in Islamabad.
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Umrah firms banned over overstaying pilgrims
“The companies are not allowed to keep the passports of the pilgrims, so how can the ministry ask them to present copes of the stamped passports?” he said.
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Hajj and Umrah e-visas to be issued in minutes
RIYADH: Electronic visas for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims will be issued within minutes for various Hajj/Umrah campaigns and companies under plans by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.
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Four Kenyan cyclist to pedal to Hajj through four nations
Four elite Kenyan cyclists are firming up training sessions that have seen them traverse Kenyans hilly terrains as they prepare to pedal to Hajj on June 10, 2019, from Nairobi.
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Makkah hosts expo to raise awareness of drug dangers
JEDDAH: The General Directorate of Narcotics Control organized an exhibition in Makkah on Sunday to raise awareness about the dangers of drugs and their impact on individuals and society. The event was held with the participation of the assistant commander of the Royal Guard in Makkah, Maj. Gen. Sulaiman bin Fahd Al-Huthaili.
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flynas unveils new Umrah packages
In this regard, flynas hailed the Ministry of Haj and Umrah and its efforts to attract more Umrah guests in what supports Vision 2030’s targets aiming to raise the number of annual Umrah guests to 30 million, elevate the quality of the services and enrich the umrah guest experience.
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Two Holy Mosques chief appoints 4 new officials
MAKKAH: Sheikh Dr. Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, president of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, has made several new appointments to the organization’s public administration directorates. Abdulrahman bin Saad Al-Shehri will lead the General Directorate of Scientific and Intellectual Affairs, and Bader bin Abdullah Al-Fereih is now director for guidance
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50 research papers up for presentation in Madinah scientific forum
JEDDAH: Madinah’s governor, Prince Faisal bin Salman, opened the Scientific Forum of Hajj, Umrah and Visit Research at the Grand Hall of Taibah University on Thursday. In its 19th edition, the forum is organized by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Institute of Hajj and Umrah Research at Umm Al-Qura University, in partnership with Taibah University. More than 30
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Experts discuss artificial intelligence in management of Haj and Umrah
Dr. Ahmed Hatem Qadi, vice president for the institute’s Madinah branch said: “Six sessions of the meeting will discuss a variety of scientific, engineering, environmental, health and IT topics”.
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Visa-free access likely to Saudi tourism sites
The Kingdom is also developing a number of tourist attractions, including Amaala, which is set to become a luxury destination on the northwestern coast.
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Airport passenger satisfaction grows in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: Passenger satisfaction rose last month by 1 percent at Saudi Arabia’s international airports, up from 73 percent in January, the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) said on Tuesday. GACA surveyed 400,000 passengers in February at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah, King Fahd International Airport in
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