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Four siblings to perform Haj together after saving up for 14 years

Four siblings here were delighted to learn that their long-time dream of performing the Haj together would come true after they were selected to perform the pilgrimage together this year.

Health Ministry to integrate health data collected by smartwatches

An official of the Health Ministry revealed that the ministry is planning to integrate health data collected by smartwatches and wearable devices to monitor public health.

Pakistani Hajj pilgrims accommodated in 19 buildings in Madinah

Under the government Hajj scheme, 19 residential buildings have been acquired for Pakistani pilgrims in Madinah Munawarah. Each of the buildings has the capacity to accommodate 200 to 600 pilgrims, Radio Pakistan reported.

All preparations for Qatar Hajj pilgrims have been completed this year

The Director of the Department of Hajj and Umrah at the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs Ali bin Sultan Al Misifri, confirmed the readiness of the ministry and all concerned units, teams and Qatari campaigns to make the Hajj season for pilgrims from Qatar a success for this year 1443 AH.

Al-Mashaer Train to Resume Activity in Hajj 2022

After two years of hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Al-Mashaer train is set to resume activity in this year’s Hajj, helping the transport of pilgrims at holy sites.