Makkah tourism sector to be nationalized
Several sectors in Makkah, especially tourism and hotels, are to be nationalized soon, Abdullah Al-Tawi, director general of social affairs in Makkah region, has said. The aim is to serve citizens living in Makkah under a joint program between the governorate and the private sector, he said.
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Makkah deputy emir inspects Mashaer train
Deputy Emir of Makkah Prince Abdullah Bin Bandar inspects on Monday the preparedness of Mashaer train to transport pilgrims during the coming Haj season. He also visited health centers at the Holy Sites.
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Jawazat begins processing pilgrims’ passports at home nations for Haj
The department of passport (Jawazat) has successfully completed a new experiment to process the passports of pilgrims right at their home countries before they arrive in the Kingdom to perform Haj.
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Egypt opens Gaza crossing for Hajj pilgrims
Egypt reopened its border with the Gaza Strip Monday for the first time in months to allow Muslims from the blockaded Palestinian enclave to travel to Makkah for the Hajj pilgrimage, authorities said.
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Illegal expat pilgrims to face 10 year ban from Kingdom
Expat pilgrims trying to perform Hajj illegally in Makkah face deportation and a ban of up to 10 years, the Interior Ministry’s public security has announced on the official Twitter account.
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Over 138,000 personnel deployed to serve Hajis
More than 138,000 personnel have been deployed by various authorities to serve about two million pilgrims performing Haj this year.
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675,143 pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj
As many as 675,143 pilgrims have so far arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
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Madinah branch of Islamic Affairs Ministry implements 2017 Hajj plan
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs branch in Madinah has implemented its plans for the 2017 Hajj season.
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Saudi Health Ministry launches awareness campaign to beat summer heat
The Health Ministry said it has launched an awareness campaign on how to cope with excessive heat in many parts of the Kingdom.
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Haramain Express Train’s first trip set for January
The Haramain Express Train will operate its first trip from Makkah to Madinah in January. An official for the project said the train will go from Makkah to Madinah with no stops in between.
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Saudi government agencies present plans to serve pilgrims to Makkah governor
Government agencies which have been assigned the task of serving pilgrims presented their executive and operational plans for the current Hajj season to Makkah Gov. Prince Khaled Al-Faisal on Saturday.
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Pilgrims begin arriving by sea, first vessel docks in Jeddah
The arrival of Haj pilgrims from across the globe through different modes of transport has intensified. Haj pilgrims, who have been arriving by air and land in droves, have started to arrive in Kingdom by sea.
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