Permits to be issued for iftar meal distribution in Makkah
The emirate of Makkah announced on Monday its decision to issue permits for holding iftar meals at the Grand Mosque in Makkah as well as in residential neighborhoods, main thoroughfares, and streets across the holy city.
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Saudi experts set to uncover secrets of ancient trail to Makkah
With some of Saudi Arabia’s hidden history still waiting to be discovered underneath the sands, the secrets of one ancient trail are being uncovered with help from archaeologists, one rock at a time. The Zubaida Trail, also known as the Kufi pilgrimage route, is a historic trail that stretches more than 1,600 km from Kufa in Iraq to Makkah.
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Ticket booking for Haramain Train from tomorrow as service set to begin on March 31
The Haramain High-Speed Train service will resume service between Makkah and Madinah from March 31 (Shaban 18).
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Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah in Prophet's Mosque is disinfected and sterilized
The carpets of Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah are replaced every 10 days, in addition to implementing preventive and precautionary measures via placing 300 signs of physical distancing throughout the areas of Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah and Al-Salam Gate corridor.
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Ramadan Umrah hopes end as Saudis extend flight ban till May 2021
All hopes of Muslims from India, Pakistan and other parts of the world to perform Umrah during the holy month of Ramadan this year ended Saturday after Saudi Arabia extended flight ban till May 2021
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Dr. Issam bin Saad bin Saeed, acting Saudi minister of Hajj and Umrah
Dr. Issam bin Saad bin Saeed, Saudi state minister and Cabinet member, was named acting minister of Hajj and Umrah by royal decree. He succeeds Mohammed Saleh Benten, who has been relieved of his duties.
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Umrah and Hajj minister relieved of his duties by royal decree
King Salman issued several royal decrees removing various ministers and heads of state organizations from their posts on Friday. Minister of Hajj and Umrah Mohammed Saleh bin Taher Benten was relieved of his duties.
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International flights to resume normal operations from May 17, GACA confirms
Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has confirmed May 17 (Shawwal 5) as the date for the resumption of international airports and the complete opening of airports all over the Kingdom.
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Jabal Omar agrees $426m finance to complete four towers in Makkah
Jabal Omar Development Company has agreed a SR1.6 billion ($426 million) financing deal for its vast construction project in Makkah.
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Malaysia asks for increase in haj quota
Malaysia has made a request to Saudi Arabia for the official haj quota to be increased from the current 31,600. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said the request was made as Malaysia's population has increased to 31.95 million.
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Malaysian PM visits museum dedicated to life of the Prophet during Madinah trip
Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on Tuesday visited the International Museum of the Prophet’s Biography and Islamic Civilization in Madinah.
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Makkah landmark hotel developer swings to loss after pilgrim numbers plummet
The developer of the landmark Makkah Hotel and Towers reported a SR59 million ($15.7 million) loss for 2020 as the number of pilgrims visiting the holy city fell in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.
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