Saudi court clears Binladin Group in deadly crane crash
A Saudi Arabian court has cleared the Binladin Group of responsibility for the 2015 collapse of a crane in Makkah which killed 100 people, the Saudi press reported on Monday.
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Centre to unveil new Hajj policy this week, Mumbai-Jeddah sea route to be revived
The Centre is expected to come out with a new Hajj Yatra policy this week aiming to ensure a smooth pilgrimage to Saudi Arabia, government sources have said.
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‘Appz World’Apps made in Saudi exhibit at ‘Appz World’
NEARLY one hundred Saudi app developers exhibited at 'Appz World;, a forum linking entrepreneurs with potential investors.
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Top 5 Benefits of Holy Pilgrimage on Participants
Why do most religions have this concept of making its believers visit holy places? Let’s find out.
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Haj and Saudi Arabia: An incontrovertible truth
We are all at the service of the guests of Allah as it is the highest honor, blessing and source of happiness in this world and the Hereafter.
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Malaysia Airlines updates fleet to capture long-haul markets
Malaysia Airlines Group is replacing old short-haul aircraft for bigger widebody jets, in hope of capturing a bigger market share in long-haul markets as part of its five-year recovery plan.
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Swiss-Belhotel to enter Makkah, Saudi Arabia
Swiss-Belhotel International (SBI) is set to make its debut into the Holy city of Makkah with the signing of Swiss-Belhotel Al Aziziya Makkah in Saudi Arabia.
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Three things to check before buying an ‘umrah’ package
Those wanting to perform umrah (minor haj) might be overwhelmed when seeing the number of packages and services on offer and the recent First Travel case has made them even more wary.
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Shops refusing to accept credit cards to be fined
The Ministry of Commerce and Investment will impose fines on shops which refuse to accept credit cards as a means of payment, according to Talaat Hafiz, secretary general of the committee on information and banking awareness of Saudi banks.
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Indian pilgrim honored for serving fellow pilgrims
Abdul Mateen Mohammed Yusuf Nawrangge, who came for Haj from the western Indian state of Maharashtra, was among the pilgrims, who were honored by Haj guides (mutawwifs) for their commendable voluntary services to the guests of God.
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A post office to fulfil Haj dreams
Nasrallah said his installation was intended to teach people about the history and importance of Haj, the fifth pillar of Islam, and to try to collect donations for the poor people so they also get the opportunity to go on a pilgrimage to Makkah
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All ready to welcome Umrah pilgrims
Following the successful completion of Haj, Umrah pilgrims have started arriving in the Kingdom, the Ministry of Haj and Umrah announced on Thursday.
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