Umrah aspirants call for withdrawal of biometric verification
A delegation of Travel Agents Association of Pakistan visited Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) and said that Saudi Arabia had made biometric verification mandatory for Pakistani Umrah aspirants which had created a lot of problems for them
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Turkish man, pet parrot gear up for Mecca pilgrimage
Pasha, a pet grey African parrot that usually enjoys watching TV, will now get a chance to perform Umrah with owner - Anadolu Agency
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Satisfaction index for govt hajj services increases to 84.85%
The satisfaction index of hajj pilgrims for government services has increased to 84.85 percent this year, compared to 83.83 percent last year, the Central Statistics Agency (BPS) announced on Wednesday.
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What is Saudi Arabia’s Haramain high-speed train?
The Haramain Express will achieve speeds of more than 300 km/h (190 mph) cutting travel time between the two cities to as low as 90 minutes.
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Discover Al-Sereen, the pre-Islamic port of Makkah
The secret history of Al-Sereen, one of the most important ports of Makkah from the 3rd to the 8th century AH, has been revealed by the Saudi Commission for Tourism and National Heritage (SCTH).
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Graphic: Saudi's Haramain rail project ready for launch
The train's travel time between Jeddah and Makkah will be around 21 minutes. The train's travel time between Jeddah and Makkah will be around 21 minutes.
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Saudia flies back from Baghdad carrying 100 Umrah pilgrims
The first Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) to land in Baghdad in about 27 years returned to Jeddah on Monday carrying 100 Iraqi Umrah pilgrims on board.
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Biometrics registration a must for Umrah visa
Saudi embassies abroad have started taking biometrics of Umrah visa applicants following a new measure that came into effect from the beginning of the new Hijra year.
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Saudi embassy makes biometric verification compulsory for pilgrims
The Saudi embassy in Amman has announced that registering the biometric verifications (finger and face print) will be a basic requirement for all umrah and Hajj visa applicants starting November 5, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported on Sunday.
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Islamic history museum in Madinah to promote national heritage
MADINAH: The Islamic University of Madinah plans to establish a history museum to achieve the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 through promoting the heritage of Saudi Arabia, Madinah and the Islamic University.
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New Visa Laws for Pakistani Umrah Pilgrims by Saudi Government
With the approaching winter season, pilgrims have started preparing for going to perform the holy ritual of Umrah. This year a policy change has been introduced by the Saudi Arabian government for the Pakistani pilgrims. Biometric verification needs to be done before application for Umrah visas is filed.
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Haj pilgrimage 2018: 21 embarkation points to continue
The Govt. of India has agreed to continue 21 embarkation points for sending Haj pilgrims from India to Saudi Arabia. In addition to it, it has also agreed to continue reserved category of Haj pilgrims of 70-years and above.
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