Saudi Ministry shifts into high gear for Umrah season
JEDDAH: To facilitate the nearly 8.5 million people visiting Saudi Arabia for Umrah this year, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on Saturday launched a weekly indicator whereby authorities can track the number of pilgrims coming into the Kingdom, and in turn enrich their experiences by providing high-quality services.
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626 Umrah pilgrims arrive in a week
According to the ministry, 596 pilgrims arrived by air through King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and Prince Muhammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah.
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Makkah-Madinah one-way tourist class Haramain train ticket to cost SR75
Earlier this month, Minister of Transport Nabeel Al-Amoudi inspected the preparedness of the Haramain High Speed Train between the sectors of Makkah and Jeddah.
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Haramain train to start operations after 11 days
The Haramain high-speed train will start commercial operations on Muharram 14 (Sept. 24) between Makkah and Madinah via Jeddah and Rabigh, according to sources.
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Two Holy Mosques appoint 41 women in leadership positions
Close on the heels of the appointment of female chiefs in Jeddah Municipality and directors of health centers in Makkah, 41 women have been appointed in leadership positions at the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques.
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Over 1.1mn pilgrims depart; 553,000 arrive in Madinah
As many as 1,141,998 pilgrims have so far departed for their respective home countries after completing their pilgrimage this year while 553,151 have arrived in Madinah to pay homage to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and pray at his mosque.
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3 women named directors of health centers in Makkah
Three Saudi women have recently been appointed as directors of health centers in Makkah.
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Haramain railway between holy cities ready for inauguration soon
RIYADH: The Haramain high-speed railway running between Makkah, Madinah and Jeddah is in the final stages of operational testing before its inauguration, Minister of Transport Nabeel bin Mohammed Al-Amoudi said on Monday. “This 450-km rail facility will be soon open for the public,” he told Arab News.
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Qadri Demands Enhancing Pakistan Hajj Quota By 50,000
Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Sahibzada Noor-ul-Haq Qadri Sunday asked Saudi government to increase Pakistan Hajj quota from 40,000 to 50,000 for Hajj 2019 and providing more facilities to Pakistani Umrah pilgrims. Talking to Minister of Culture and Information of Kingdom of ..
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1,141,998 Hajj pilgrims have left Saudi Arabia so far, says Passport Department
JEDDAH: The total number of Hajj pilgrims departing via land, air and sea ports of the Kingdom has reached 1,141,998, according to the statistics issued by the Directorate General of Passports (Jawazat). The directorate said the number of pilgrims leaving by air was 1,042,305, by land 83,339 and by sea 15,954. The number of pilgrims who arrived in Madinah reached 553,151,
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Holy sites to go smart
He said the Royal Commission for Makkah and the Holy Sites, headed by Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, will implement giant projects in Makkah and the holy sites as part of the Kingdom’s utmost keenness in serving pilgrims and making their pilgrimage more comfortable.
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Makkah governor receives heads of consular missions in Jeddah
JEDDAH: Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, governor of Makkah and chairman of the Central Hajj Committee, said on Sunday during a meeting with the heads of consular missions in Jeddah that Saudi Arabia would do its utmost to serve pilgrims. The goverment would ensure they enjoy more comfortable and easier Hajj and Umrah trips, he said.
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