Malaysia Plans $4.8 Billion Rescue of Islamic Pilgrim Fund
12 December 2018

Malaysia Plans $4.8 Billion Rescue of Islamic Pilgrim Fund

Malaysia’s finance ministry has approved a plan to revive the balance sheet of Lembaga Tabung Haji, a state fund tasked with helping Muslims save for a pilgrimage to Mecca.

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80,000 Turkish pilgrims expected to visit Mecca, Medina in 2019
12 December 2018

80,000 Turkish pilgrims expected to visit Mecca, Medina in 2019

The head of Turkey’s Religious Affairs Directorate (Diyanet) on Dec. 10 met with Saudi Arabia’s hajj and umrah minister to reach an agreement on services to be provided next year for Turkish pilgrims making their way to Islam’s holiest cities for pilgrimages amid concern over the murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

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Makkah developer struggles to lure investors amid slowdown
11 December 2018

Makkah developer struggles to lure investors amid slowdown

Makkah-based Jabal Omar Development Co's stock has lost about 40% this year as slowdown hits real estate market

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No quota hike for Indonesian pilgrims
11 December 2018

No quota hike for Indonesian pilgrims

He said in view of the high demand, Indonesia, which has the world’s largest Muslim population, has been urging Saudi Arabia to increase its quota of pilgrims.

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Turkey, Saudi Arabia sign 'Hajj Protocol'
11 December 2018

Turkey, Saudi Arabia sign 'Hajj Protocol'

Turkish religious head, Saudi Hajj and Umrah minister discuss pilgrimage of estimated 80,000 Turks to Mecca, Medina for 2019 - Anadolu Agency

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Pakistan to be included in Makkah Road initiative for Haj pilgrims
10 December 2018

Pakistan to be included in Makkah Road initiative for Haj pilgrims

The visiting ministers commended the Haj arrangements made by Saudi Arabia and hailed the services being offered by Kingdom to pilgrims, the statement added.

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Tabung Haji recovery plan will make it more efficient
10 December 2018

Tabung Haji recovery plan will make it more efficient

The move to place Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) under Bank Negara Malaysia’s supervision and the establishment of a special purpose vehicle (SPV) company in TH’s comprehensive recovery plan will make it a more efficient organisation, says a geostrategist.

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Hajj terminal eyed in Mindanao
10 December 2018

Hajj terminal eyed in Mindanao

MINDANAO Development Authority (Minda) Director Reyzaldy Tan said building a hajj terminal in Picong, Lanao del Sur, will help the Muslim community save on travel expenses.

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Introduction ceremony of new head of Hajj and Pilgrimage Org
10 December 2018

Introduction ceremony of new head of Hajj and Pilgrimage Org

The valediction ceremony of Hamid Mohammadi and introduction of Alireza Rashidian as new head of Hajj and Pilgrimage Organization was held on Sat. Dec. 8.

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Minister reveals RM4.1b ‘hole’ in Tabung Haji
10 December 2018

Minister reveals RM4.1b ‘hole’ in Tabung Haji

Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) has been paying out dividends illegally since 2014 while its financial position remained in the red, the minister in the Prime Minister Department’s in charge of Islamic religious affairs revealed today.

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President Alvi reaches Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah
10 December 2018

President Alvi reaches Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah

The Pakistani president is set to visit the Roza-e-Rasool before heading to Mecca to perform Umrah

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Saja AlMadinah Hotel marks first anniversary
9 December 2018

Saja AlMadinah Hotel marks first anniversary

Saja AlMadinah Hotel marks first anniversary

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