Haj pilgrims start coming from tomorrow
12 July 2018

Haj pilgrims start coming from tomorrow

“GACA is working to implement the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman to render the best ever services and facilities for the pilgrims, especially through simplifying and reducing the duration of their arrival and departure procedures and easing the air traffic flow during the Haj season,” he said.

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H Hospitality Collection to open new five-star hotel in Makkah by 2020
12 July 2018

H Hospitality Collection to open new five-star hotel in Makkah by 2020

The hotel is due to welcome its first guests by the beginning of 2020

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Four new pedestrian tunnels planned in Madinah
12 July 2018

Four new pedestrian tunnels planned in Madinah

The Madinah Development Authority has announced that four new pedestrian tunnels will be built in nearby neighborhoods to allow easier access to the Prophets Mosque, according to the Saudi Press Agency.

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MoH ready for new Hajj season - official
12 July 2018

MoH ready for new Hajj season - official

The Ministry of Health on Wednesday said has taken all necessary steps to ensure a safe Hajj (pilgrimage) season this year for all willing Kuwaiti pilgrims.

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Malaysian, Indonesian Haj pilgrims to benefit from immigration pre-clearance
11 July 2018

Malaysian, Indonesian Haj pilgrims to benefit from immigration pre-clearance

All pilgrims from Malaysia and a section of pilgrims from Indonesia will have immigration pre-clearance facility from their embarkation points for the upcoming Haj.

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PHVG starts training sessions for volunteers
11 July 2018

PHVG starts training sessions for volunteers

The Pakistan Haj Volunteers Group (PHVG) has started its training sessions for volunteers in Jeddah, Riyadh, Dammam, Makkah, Yanbu and other cities in the Kingdom for the Haj operations 1439H.

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All ready to receive Malaysian haj pilgrims
11 July 2018

All ready to receive Malaysian haj pilgrims

MADINAH: Haj services and accommodation for Malaysian pilgrims in Madinah are up and running, all ready to receive the first group arriving this Saturday. Vice Consul of Malaysian haj affairs Affandi Abdullah said the first batch of 483 pilgrims flying out on an Airbus A380 will be landing at the Prince

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Four new tunnels in Saudi Arabia's Madinah to help pilgrims
11 July 2018

Four new tunnels in Saudi Arabia's Madinah to help pilgrims

The Madinah Development Authority in Saudi Arabia has announced that four new pedestrian tunnels will be built in nearby neighborhoods to allow easier

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Widespread Corruption and Malpractice amongst Hajj Service Providers Condemned
11 July 2018

Widespread Corruption and Malpractice amongst Hajj Service Providers Condemned

The Association of British Hujjaj (Pilgrims) UK (ABH), a national Hajj-specific organisation working for the welfare and wellbeing of pilgrims, has strongly condemned the widespread corruption and malpractice amongst rogue and unscrupulous Hajj service providers.

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Hi-tech earpieces, e-watches: How Saudi Arabia plans to transform Hajj by 2029
11 July 2018

Hi-tech earpieces, e-watches: How Saudi Arabia plans to transform Hajj by 2029

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia released a new video showcasing the advanced technological tools that will be launched in the year 2029

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Caretaker Minister Reviews Hajj Arrangements In Saudi Arabia
11 July 2018

Caretaker Minister Reviews Hajj Arrangements In Saudi Arabia

Caretaker Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Muhammad Yousaf Shaikh Tuesday visited Mecca Mukarma, Saudi Arabia and reviewed Hajj arrangements.

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PHVG prepares new mobile Haj apps
10 July 2018

PHVG prepares new mobile Haj apps

The Pakistan Haj Volunteers Group (PHVG) has prepared two mobile applications for the guidance and assistance of the pilgrims. These applications are free and can be downloaded easily.

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