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Winners of Hajj and Umrah Challenge offered creative solutions for easier pilgrim journey

Winners of Hajj and Umrah Challenge offered creative solutions for easier pilgrim journey

Challenge brought together programmers and innovators to create solutions to challenges facing the Hajj and Umrah system
First stage of the challenge ended with about 800 contestants

By Nada Hameed · 13 January 2023

4 million Umrah visas were issued by the Saudi government to pilgrims from around the world. (SPA)

4 million Umrah visas issued in 5 months: Ministry

By SPA · 13 December 2022

Muslim worshippers set out to perform a symbolic stoning of the devil ritual in Mina, Makkah, on July 20, 2021. (AFP)

Hajj registration closes for domestic pilgrims after exceeding 390,000, e-draw begins

By Zaid Khashogji · 12 June 2022

The Indonesian pilgrims were presented flowers, dates and Zamzam water bottles upon arrival. (SPA)

As Hajj 2022 draws closer, Saudi diplomat cites efforts to provide the best possible service to all pilgrims

By Tareq Al-Thaqafi · 08 June 2022

Masar Makkah invests $160m to build hotel for visitors and pilgrims to city

Masar Makkah invests $160m to build hotel for visitors and pilgrims to city

By Arab News · 23 March 2022

Makkah Gov. Prince Khalid Al-Faisal (right) and Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, minister of Hajj and Umrah. (Supplied)

International Hajj and Umrah conference and exhibition underway in Jeddah

By Nada Hameed · 21 March 2022

Saudi Arabia launches visa app for Hajj, Umrah pilgrims in UK. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia launches visa app for Hajj, Umrah pilgrims in UK

By SPA · 18 March 2022

Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq al-Rabiah addressing the media in the capital Riyadh. (AFP file photo)

Private and public ties ‘key to revive Umrah, Hajj sector’

By Tareq Al-Thaqafi · 10 December 2021

Saudi Arabia to start receiving Umrah requests

Saudi Arabia to start receiving Umrah requests

By Arab News · 08 August 2021

The artist said that the last stages of the project took time and effort to finalize. (Supplied)

Hajj journey through time depicted in Jeddah airport mural

By Tareq Al-Thaqafi · 04 July 2021

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah sends text messages to 20 percent of registered pilgrims

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah sends text messages to 20 percent of registered pilgrims

By Arab News · 27 June 2021

Women can register for Hajj without male guardian

Women can register for Hajj without male guardian

By MOHAMMED AL-KINANI · 14 June 2021

Saudi decision to allow 60,000 vaccinated residents on Hajj and bar foreigners welcomed

Saudi decision to allow 60,000 vaccinated residents on Hajj and bar foreigners welcomed

By Arab News · 12 June 2021

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