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Hajj Ministry suspends Umrah firm, overseas agent for violations

Hajj Ministry suspends Umrah firm, overseas agent for violations

  • Company fails to provide housing for Umrah pilgrims
  • Actions to ‘safeguard’ rights of visitors, says ministry
By Arab News ·
Umrah guests tour Madinah’s historic sites photos

Umrah guests tour Madinah’s historic sites

By Arab News ·
Special The sacred sites in Makkah and Madinah that Hajj pilgrims have a chance to experience photos

The sacred sites in Makkah and Madinah that Hajj pilgrims have a chance to experience

By Afshan Aziz ·
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah praises Iraqi authorities for arresting fraudsters touting fake Hajj trips

Ministry of Hajj and Umrah praises Iraqi authorities for arresting fraudsters touting fake Hajj trips

By TAREQ AL-THAGAFI ·
Muslim pilgrims pray outside Namira Mosque in Arafat near the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, June 27, 2023. (AP)

Registration for Hajj opens for domestic pilgrims

By Arab News ·
A panel discussion highlighted the importance of entrepreneurs and innovators in enhancing the experience of pilgrims.

Entrepreneurs invited to shape future of Hajj and Umrah services

By Nada Hameed ·
A memorandum of understanding has been signed with the aim of financing a specialist center to raise awareness of pilgrims.

Deal signed to fund education center for international Hajj and Umrah pilgrims

By Nada Hameed ·
Pilgrims can be seen at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. (@ReasahAlharmain)

Umrah agents to discuss transformation of services offered to pilgrims from UK

By Zaynab Khojji ·
Hira Cultural District wraps up agreements to boost pilgrim experience

Hira Cultural District wraps up agreements to boost pilgrim experience

By Tareq Al-Thaqafi ·
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 ·
Pakistan to allocate 25 percent special quota for pilgrims paying for Hajj in US dollars — report

Pakistan to allocate 25 percent special quota for pilgrims paying for Hajj in US dollars — report

By Arab News Pakistan ·
‘Generous gesture’: Pakistani officials, pilgrims praise Saudi authorities for reducing Umrah insurance cost

‘Generous gesture’: Pakistani officials, pilgrims praise Saudi authorities for reducing Umrah insurance cost

By SAIMA SHABBIR ·

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