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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 ·
Pakistan issues list of certified tour operators to save Umrah pilgrims from fraud

Pakistan issues list of certified tour operators to save Umrah pilgrims from fraud

By Hasaan Ali Khan ·
Pakistan’s diplomatic mission promises compensation after Umrah pilgrims die in Makkah hotel fire

Pakistan’s diplomatic mission promises compensation after Umrah pilgrims die in Makkah hotel fire

By SAIMA SHABBIR ·
Umrah and Eid Al-Fitr revive GCC region’s hospitality industry

Umrah and Eid Al-Fitr revive GCC region’s hospitality industry

By Reem Walid ·
Worshippers pack out Makkah, Madinah Grand Mosques for Laylat Al-Qadr prayers

Worshippers pack out Makkah, Madinah Grand Mosques for Laylat Al-Qadr prayers

By Arab News ·
Pilgrims relishing Saudi cuisine in Makkah

Pilgrims relishing Saudi cuisine in Makkah

By Tareq Al-Thaqafi ·
Umrah pilgrims must book via app, says Saudi interior ministry

Umrah pilgrims must book via app, says Saudi interior ministry

By Arab News ·
Children given wristbands at Two Holy Mosques

Children given wristbands at Two Holy Mosques

By Tareq Al-Thaqafi ·
A total of 4.8 million foreign pilgrims have performed Umrah since the beginning of the current Islamic year. (@ReasahAlharmain)

Nearly 5 million foreign pilgrims performed Umrah during current Islamic year: Ministry

By Arab News ·
Pilgrims praise Saudi Arabia’s services at Prophet’s Mosque

Pilgrims praise Saudi Arabia’s services at Prophet’s Mosque

By SPA ·
Umrah pilgrims offered high-speed train service between Makkah and Madinah

Umrah pilgrims offered high-speed train service between Makkah and Madinah

By Arab News ·
Saudi Arabia to issue Umrah, visit permits for GCC residents who obtained tourist visa via app

Saudi Arabia to issue Umrah, visit permits for GCC residents who obtained tourist visa via app

By Arab News ·
Omani pilgrims killed, many injured in bus crash in Saudi Arabia

Omani pilgrims killed, many injured in bus crash in Saudi Arabia

By Arab News ·

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