Jeddah set to host the biggest ‘Hackathon’ in the Middle East
JEDDAH: From August 1-3, Jeddah will play host to more than 3,000 developers and 18,000 computer, information and technology enthusiasts from more than 100 countries, as part of the Hajj Hackathon, which promises to be the Middle East’s largest hackathon ever. Google will support the Hajj Hackathon providing mentorship and training.
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Nuwariyyah pilgrim reception center has a capacity of 300 buses an hour
Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Abdullah Bin Bandar has opened a center to receive Haj pilgrims at Al-Nuwariyyah along the Haramain Expressway. The center has a capacity to receive about 300 pilgrim coaches an hour.
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Jeddah, Madinah airports busy with pilgrims’ arrival flights
As of Monday 185,360 pilgrims had arrived in Madinah, Madinah-based National Pilgrim Guide Foundation announced in its daily statistics.
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Saudi Health Ministry implementing plan for pilgrims
JEDDAH: The Health Ministry said it is implementing an integrated plan to maximize performance in terms of health services provided to pilgrims. The plan includes remedial, preventive and emergency programs via well-equipped health facilities and qualified medical personnel trained to provide these services.
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First batch of Indian pilgrims reach Makkah
The first batch of Indian pilgrims coming through Haj Committee of India (HCOI) reached Makkah from Madinah on Monday. The pilgrims were received at Makkah by the Indian Consul General Md. Noor Rahman Sheikh along with DCG/Consul (Haj) Mohd. Shahid Alam and Vice Consul (Haj)/In-Charge, Makkah Office Asif Saeed.
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Shaza Makkah's Kids Club getting popular with pilgrims
The soft opening of the Shaza Makkah, the newest addition to the group of Shaza hotels in the Middle East, got off to an excellent start with guests who stayed at the hotel during Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr praising the luxurious comfort and the excellence of service.
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Alonto welcomes 1st batch of Filipino pilgrims
Philippines Ambassador Adnan V. Alonto, together with other Muslim personnel from the Philippine Embassy in Riyadh, Philippine Consulate and POLO in Jeddah, welcomed the first batches of Filipino Pilgrims to this year’s Haj pilgrimage.
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Makkah deputy governor opens reception center for pilgrims in Al-Nawariyah
JEDDAH: Prince Abdullah bin Bandar, deputy governor of Makkah, officially opened the welcome and reception center for pilgrims in Al-Nawariyah on the Makkah-Madinah highway on Tuesday. The center was built to ease the passage of pilgrims from and to Makkah and reduce the waiting time for buses. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, governor of Makkah, approved the final designs for the
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Red Crescent prepares for Haj season
The Saudi Red Crescent Authority has intensified its preparations for this year’s Haj season. It has mobilized 2,631 personnel including doctors, specialists, administrators and technicians in Makkah and Madinah regions to serve pilgrims.
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Hajj Commission Chairman Explains Increment in Hajj Package
Ousman Jah, Chairman of the Gambia Hajj Commission, said the increment of the package for pilgrims is as a result of requirements by the Saudi Government and the increase in fuel prices.
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Despite bigger quota, more young Singaporeans are dreaming of Hajj
SINGAPORE: Although the Saudi government gave the green light to an increased number of Singaporean pilgrims for Hajj, more and more younger Singaporeans are placing the pilgrimage on their bucket list. Singapore is a multicultural nation nestled between Malaysia and Indonesia in the Malay Archipelago. About 14 percent of its 5.89 million population are Muslims, the majority
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Saudi Arabian Tourism and Heritage Authority registers 43 archaeological sites
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s General Tourism and Heritage Authority has registered 43 archaeological sites across the Kingdom during the section quarter of this year. Among the registered sites are 26 locations in the holy city of Makkah, including Al-Hafaira in the governorate of Al-Taif, and two archaeological sites in the governorate of Al-Jamoom, It also includes nine in the
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