Hajj and Umrah News - South Africa

30 Jun 2022

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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20 Jun 2022

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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