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High-tech ‘smart’ cards to keep Hajj pilgrims safe and secure
Up to 25,000 Hajj pilgrims in Mina this year will be issued wearable high-tech smart cards in a pilot program being launched by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. The cards will store the pilgrims’ personal information, health status,
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Hajj and Umrah e-visas to be issued in minutes
Electronic visas for Hajj and Umrah pioneers will be issued inside minutes for different Hajj/Umrah crusades and organizations under plans by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. "Pioneers who are originating from outside the
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Ministry of Hajj, GACA Agree on Joint Plan to Receive 30 Million Umrah Performers by 2030
Dr. Mohammed Saleh bin Taher Benten , Minister of Hajj and Umrah received at his office in Makkah today the President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) Abdul Hakim Mohammed Al-Tamimi. During the meeting, they discussed issues
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Hajj 2019: Saudi Arabia increases Pakistan’s quota by 5,000
Saudi Arabia has increased quota of Pakistani pilgrims for 2019 Hajj by 5000 Saudi Arabia and Pakistan ministers inked new Hajj agreement in
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Ministry of Hajj and Umrah pledges to further improve Hajj services
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, spoken to by the Vision Achievement Office, recently a workshop under the topic “The comprehensive
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A Pakistani who saved money for 43 years to perform Hajj dies in Makkah
He saved money for 43 years: Going to Makkah to perform pilgrimage is the dream of every Muslim. It is also considerate that a Muslim can make every
Read More1,141,998 Hajj pilgrims have left Saudi Arabia so far, says Passport Department
According to the statistics issued by the Directorate General of Passports (Jawazat), Total number of Hajj pilgrims departing via land, air and sea ports of the Kingdom has reached 1,141,998. The directorate said the number of pilgrims leaving by
Read MoreThe storm in Makkah reveals the hidden door of the Holy Kaaba
Heavy Storm: During the Hajj 2018, a rare and unexpected storm hit Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The massive storm was observed on August 19, 2018. On Sunday, in noon the storms hit the Holy city. Heavy rains were also observed in Madina. The storm was
Read MoreSaudi Civil Defense director general honors staff for efforts during Hajj
At a ceremony in Makkah, the director general of Civil Defense honored members for their efforts and performance in serving Hajj pilgrims and ensuring their comfort. Lt. Gen. Sulaiman container Abdullah Al-Amr likewise imparted Interior Minister
Read MorePilgrims begin leaving Mecca as Hajj draws to a close
Pilgrims from over the world have started leaving the holy sites of Mecca asthe Hajj pilgrimage season drew to a close on Thursday. Senior Saudi officials said the rituals had passed without incident this year. Mecca province Governor Prince
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