License fee, six-month expat fee exemption announced in Hajj and Umrah sector
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has approved the exemption of the payment of a fee for expatriates working in the Hajj and Umrah sector for a period of six months.
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NAHCON Awaits Saudi Arabia Pronouncement On 2021 Hajj
The chairman of National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON), Alhaji Zikrullah Kunle Hassan, has said the commission is still waiting for an official pronouncement from the Saudi authorities on the 2021 Hajj while expressing confidence that the recent procurement of COVID-19 vaccines has given hope for the pilgrimage.
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Hajj ministry warns against use of Umrah permit by another person
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah warned against using the Umrah permit issued through the Eatmarna application to enable another person to perform Umrah instead of the permitted beneficiary.
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Saudi Arabia approves incentives for Hajj and Umrah businesses
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman approved a number of incentive initiatives for establishments operating in the Hajj and Umrah sectors, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Monday.
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Saudi- President of Guinea-Bissau Visits Prophet's Mosque
President Umaro Sissoco Embalo of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau visited today the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah, where he prayed and greeted the Prophet, peace be upon him, and his two companions.
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Muhyiddin and wife perform 'umrah' in Mecca amid official Saudi visit
Malaysian Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin performed the umrah here yesterday. He was given the opportunity to enter the Kaaba.
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Saudi Arabia's decision awaits for Hajj pilgrimage 2021
Indonesian Minister of Religion Yaqut Cholil Qoumas stated that a decision was still awaited from the Saudi Arabian government over the Hajj pilgrimage in 2021.
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Saudi- President of Guinea-Bissau Performs Umrah Rituals
President of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau Umaro Sissoco Embalo performed today the rituals of Umrah.
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Dar Al Arkan launches Makkah seven-tower property for sale
Saudi developer Dar Al Arkan has announced the sale of a prime integrated development in the heart of Makkah city. The seven-tower property boasts 314 two, three- and four-bedroom apartments, together with six penthouses and private swimming pools.
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Saudis pay tribute to engineer for his services to the Zamzam well
Saudis on Tuesday were mourning the loss of Yahya Hamza Koshak following his death at the age of 80. An engineer by profession, he became famous for his services to the Zamzam well.
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455 public transport bus stations operational in Makkah
The Makkah Region Development Authority has completed 50 percent of the project of implementing public transport bus stations in the city.
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COVID-19 vaccine a ‘must’ for Hajj healthcare workers
Receiving the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine is a must for health workers participating in the Hajj season 2021, Saudi Health Minister Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah has said.
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