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Jeddah International Airport handles over 2m passengers in Ramadan 

Jeddah International Airport handles over 2m passengers in Ramadan 

Malaysia seeks deeper ties with Saudi Arabia after Hajj minister’s visit

Malaysia seeks deeper ties with Saudi Arabia after Hajj minister’s visit

By Nor Arlene Tan ·
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

By Nada Hameed ·
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 ·
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 ·
The Indonesian pilgrims were presented flowers, dates and Zamzam water bottles upon arrival. (SPA) photos

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

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

International Hajj and Umrah conference and exhibition underway in Jeddah

By Nada Hameed ·
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 ·
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 ·
Saudi Arabia to start receiving Umrah requests

Saudi Arabia to start receiving Umrah requests

By Arab News ·
The artist said that the last stages of the project took time and effort to finalize. (Supplied) photos

Hajj journey through time depicted in Jeddah airport mural

By Tareq Al-Thaqafi ·
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 ·

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