97,000 Hajj pilgrims receive health services at holy sites
The Ministry of Health said that the number of pilgrims who received treatment through hospitals and health centers in Makkah, Arafat, Muzdalifah, Mina and Jamarat had reached 97,262 pilgrims up to Sunday.
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Hajj pilgrims can purchase, ship one 5L bottle of Zamzam on return
Hajj pilgrims flying back to their countries from Jeddah can purchase one five-liter bottle of Zamzam water at King Abdulaziz International Airport, Saudi Press Agency reported on Sunday.
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Ministry of Hajj and Umrah applies comprehensive health insurance for pilgrims
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has implemented a comprehensive health insurance program for pilgrims coming from outside the Kingdom during the Hajj season for the current year 2022.
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More than 40 female scouts helping pilgrims
In cooperation with Hajj authorities, more than 40 female scouts of the Technical and Vocational Training Corporation are taking part in Hajj services for the first time.
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Saudi health authorities save German pilgrim after heart attack
Medical staff in Makkah were able to save the life of a German pilgrim who suffered a heart attack, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Saturday. Staff at King Abdullah Medical City’s Cardiac Center were able to implant a capsule endoscopy to regulate the heartbeat.
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How award-winning Jamarat Bridge provides relief to pilgrims during key Hajj ritual
The Jamarat Bridge project is a massive structure built to save pilgrims’ lives and facilitate a crucial Hajj ritual. Pilgrims gather in this place to throw stones at the devil in a symbolic act as part of their Hajj.
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55 hospitals and clinics serving pilgrims in Arafat
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health has revealed details of its 55 health-care facilities in Arafat, dedicated to serving pilgrims during this year’s Hajj.
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52-year-old man walks 6500 km to perform Hajj in Makkah
A 52-year-old man braved tough weather as he walked 6500 kilometres from his home to Makkah to perform Hajj. Adan Muhammed's journey took him 10 long months.
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Saudi Police arrest 15 Hajj fraudsters
Saudi authorities arrested 15 people in two separate operations for offering fraudulent Hajj-related services, state news agency (SPA) reported. Makkah police arrested seven residents of different nationalities for promoting fake services on social media involving Hajj performed on behalf of others.
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Zanzibar to boost Hajj fund, to assist pilgrims
ZANZIBAR will make efforts to boost the Hajj Fund to assist the less fortunate to perform the pilgrimage next month, President Hussein Ali Mwinyi declared yesterday.
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Saudia airlines now transports pilgrims’ luggage from Mecca, Madinah to airport
Pilgrims flying from Saudi Arabia with the Kingdom’s national flag carrier Saudia airlines can now have their luggage picked up from their residences in Mecca and Madinah up to 24 hours before their flights home.
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Umm Al Qura in deal to build 200-bed hospital in Makkah
Saudi-based Umm Al Qura Development has signed a deal with Fakeeh Care Group to build a 200-bed hospital in Makkah at a total investment of SR1 billion ($266 million). Once operational in 2027, the medical facility will serve 340,000 patients per annum.
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