Govt’s Hajj package still lowest compared to India and Bangladesh: minister
Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Noorul Haq Qadri has said the cost of government’s Hajj scheme is still the lowest among regional countries including India, Bangladesh, Iran and Malaysia.
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Malaysia Airlines unveils pilgrim-centric service for Umrah and Hajj
Malaysia Airlines Bhd (MAB) has today officially launched Amal, a pilgrim-centric service dedicated for Hajj and Umrah, which is set to pave the way for the airline’s turnaround plan.
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Govt ended Hajj subsidy in compulsion: PM Imran
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said the government ended Hajj subsidy in compulsion as the government is paying Rs6 billion interest over the debt, sources told.
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Umm Al-Qura chooses Oracle Autonomous Database
Umm Al-Qura University will implement Oracle’s Autonomous Database to create an integrated digital platform that will help the university deliver seamless and paperless educational services to more than 100,000 students across its 36 colleges on five campuses. The new implementation will also enable the university to introduce programs in digital skills across emerging
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One of the oldest schools in Makkah demolished
In a previous report published in Saudi Gazette, residents living in the neighborhood expressed concerns saying the abandoned school building had become a safe haven for illegals.
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Minister blames Saudi service charge for Hajj cost hike
Pilgrims will be required to spend Tk24,645 more this year, with the total cost adding up to a minimum of Tk3,44,000 to perform Hajj under private management
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Saudi Arabia’s KAUST hosts Hajj, Umrah high-tech boot camp
JEDDAH: King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is hosting a boot camp to develop pilgrim services during Hajj and Umrah. Up to 80 people are taking part in the event, which runs from Feb. 13 to 21. “The Makkah governorate’s innovation and entrepreneurship initiative is one of KAUST’s outreach partnerships, and a key program in advancing entrepreneurship in
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Crown Prince reviews expansion work at Grand Mosque
Executive Chairman of the Royal Commission for the Holy City of Makkah and the Holy Places Eng. Abdulrahman Addas stressed that the commission will continue its work on a number of issues pertaining to the administration of the Grand Mosque, transportation, road network and other projects.
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Lenasia to Host Exhibition of Relics of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
South Africa has been awarded a rare opportunity of hosting an Exhibition of the Sacred Relics of the Prophet (ﷺ). It's understood a research Centre in collaboration with Sayyid Ahmad Ehraz, the custodian of the relics, are the hosts of the International Sacred Trusts Exhibition.
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Government lists 'salient features' of 2019 Hajj policy
The government of Pakistan has highlighted the salient features of its latest Hajj policy, for the year 2019, a memo released on Monday read. Here are 27 important features of the Hajj Policy 2019
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KSA wants Haj operations run by private sector: Minister
Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Noor-ul-Haq Qadri said that the Saudi government wanted to carry out Haj operations through private tour operators in the coming years.
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Hajj expenses go up by Tk24,645
Pilgrims will be required to spend Tk24,645 more this year, the total adding up to a minimum of Tk3,44,000 this year, to perform Hajj under private management, said cabinet secretary Mohammad Shafiul Alam.
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