Civil society tasks pilgrims’ boards on early hajj preparation - Nigeria
Independent Hajj Reporters has urged States Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Boards to commence early preparation for the 2018 hajj to avoid late hour inconveniences that can jeopardize smooth conduct of the religious ritual.
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2017 Hajj: Senate Threatens NAHCON Boss With Warrant Of Arrest
Senate ad-hoc committee looking into NAHCON in this year's pilgrimage exercise, threatened to issue warrant of arrest against Alhaji Abdullahi Muktar.
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Hajj Board official in alleged visa fraud
A member of the communication team of the Ghana Hajj Board Zakaria Rahman is in hot waters for collecting money from prospective pilgrims who could not travel to Mecca.
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STC partners with Nokia, Ericsson and Huawei to boost mobile broadband capacity
STC said a number of mega-deals were reached with international companies including Nokia, Ericsson and Huawei on the sidelines of GITEX Dubai 2017. The first agreement was signed with Nokia to boost mobile broadband capacity and coverage in Saudi Arabia using Nokia’s 4.5G-Pro technology.
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Four Seasons and Jabal Omar Development Company to Open New Hotel in Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Second location in Saudi Arabia will bring the Four Seasons experience to the Holy City in a striking new building adjacent to the Grand Mosque
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Saudi's Haramain railway makes first trial journey to Makkah
The train started from the main station in Jeddah and reached Rusaifa Station at the entrance of the holy city
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Lagos approves N1.3m initial deposit for 2018 Hajj
The Lagos State Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board has begin preparations for the 2018 Hajj with the announcement of an initial deposit of N1, 350, 000 as hajj fare.
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Ministry asked to refrain from assailing Saudi govt
Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz senior leader Raja Zafar ul Haq on Tuesday asked the Ministry of Religious Affairs to refrain from criticizing the Saudi government for poor hajj arrangements for Pakistani pilgrims.
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Ease of Umrah to students from Dianten
The Presidency of religious Affairs will organise a weekly special Umrah program providing a special price to the university students and the possibility of installment.
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Al Hijra Madina Gateway 39% Completed
Insha-Allah, the next time you travel to Madina from Makkah/Jeddah, this is the gateway you will pass through. Expected to be completed mid 1439 Hijri
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Saudi sets up authority to monitor use of the 'hadith'
Saudi Arabia, the birthplace of Islam, is to monitor interpretations of the Prophet Mohammad’s teachings to prevent them being used to justify violence or terrorism, the Culture and Information Ministry has said.
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Haramain train reaches Makkah
The Haramain High Speed Train arrived on Tuesday in Makkah for the first time, paving the way for the formal launch of the much-awaited operation in the near future.
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