A Saudi citizen has collected 100,000 artifacts in a private museum
18 September 2021

A Saudi citizen has collected 100,000 artifacts in a private museum

Salem al-Hajuri, a Saudi citizen, has collected more than 100,000 artefacts for 30 years and set up a private museum in the Yanbu Commissioner's home.

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10 million pilgrims perform Umrah since launch of safety procedures
18 September 2021

10 million pilgrims perform Umrah since launch of safety procedures

The ministry also revealed that more than 12,000 visas have been issued since the Kingdom began to welcome pilgrims from other countries on Aug. 10 this year.

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TH ready to manage pilgrims’ health, safety for next haj season
17 September 2021

TH ready to manage pilgrims’ health, safety for next haj season

Despite the haj pilgrimage being postponed twice due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) still continues its preparations, taking into account the current pandemic situation and developments in Saudi Arabia.

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Seven cricketers depart Dhaka to perform Umrah Hajj
16 September 2021

Seven cricketers depart Dhaka to perform Umrah Hajj

Bangladesh team players are currently in vacation after completing two back to back home series against Australia and New Zealand

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Zamzam containers return to Prophet’s Mosque after a hiatus of over one and a half years
14 September 2021

Zamzam containers return to Prophet’s Mosque after a hiatus of over one and a half years

The Zamzam water containers at fixed stations are now available for the faithful at the Prophet’s Mosque after a hiatus of over one and a half years.

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Radisson Hotel Group doubles its presence in Makkah, Saudi Arabia by adding nearly 1000 keys in Thakher Makkah
14 September 2021

Radisson Hotel Group doubles its presence in Makkah, Saudi Arabia by adding nearly 1000 keys in Thakher Makkah

Radisson Hotel Group is proud to announce the signing of three hotels within the Thakher Makkah megaproject, an urban development in the city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

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FCT board refunds N432m to 334 intending pilgrims -
13 September 2021

FCT board refunds N432m to 334 intending pilgrims -

The Director of the Board, Malam Nasiru DanMallam, said this at a news conference on the refund of deposits to intending pilgrims on Monday in Abuja.

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6,000 Umrah visas issued for foreign pilgrims in Muharram
12 September 2021

6,000 Umrah visas issued for foreign pilgrims in Muharram

Eng. Hisham Saeed, assistant deputy minister of Hajj and Umrah for Hajj and Umrah services, said that a total of 6,000 Umrah visas were issued for foreign pilgrims during the first Hijri month of Muharram.

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4,000 umbrellas distributed to Grand Mosque visitors
12 September 2021

4,000 umbrellas distributed to Grand Mosque visitors

The umbrellas distribution initiative falls within the General Presidency's campaign.

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Demand soars for Umrah pilgrimage as Saudi reopens borders: UAE travel agents
11 September 2021

Demand soars for Umrah pilgrimage as Saudi reopens borders: UAE travel agents

Though the Kingdom eased travel restrictions on September 8, airlines have not yet laid out standard operating protocols for Umrah travel. Ever since Saudi Arabia lifted its travel ban on the UAE, travel agents in Dubai and other emirates say they’ve been flooded with inquiries about travelling for the Umrah pilgrimage.

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Tourist visa holders can perform Umrah
9 September 2021

Tourist visa holders can perform Umrah

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has clarified that foreigners who are coming to the Kingdom on tourist visa can perform Umrah after obtaining Umrah permit by completing the procedures on the Eatmarna and Tawakkalna applications.

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Ministry of Hajj confirms raising daily capacity of Umrah pilgrims to 70,000
9 September 2021

Ministry of Hajj confirms raising daily capacity of Umrah pilgrims to 70,000

It emphasized that this number of foreign and domestic pilgrims will be allowed to perform the pilgrimage on a daily basis and this is in total compliance with the coronavirus precautionary measures and preventive protocols, and that is in coordination with the other concerned authorities.

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