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Economic hardship reduces Turkish Hajj applications

An estimated 80,000 Turks are entitled to perform Hajj following a protocol signed between Ankara and Riyadh last year. The first group of about 200 Turkish pilgrims left Istanbul on July 5 with Holy Qur’an recitations and prayers made at

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More than a million ‘sacrificial’ animals ready for Hajj

More than 1 million livestock have been readied for meat sacrifice to cater for this year’s Hajj pilgrims, Saudi officials have announced. And an army of more than 40,000 operators, technicians and supervisors will be working around the

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Ministers launch new and enhanced Hajj and Umrah services

Saudi authorities on Tuesday launched a number of initiatives and enhanced services designed to improve and enrich the experiences of Hajj pilgrims. Eight projects were unveiled by Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Mohammed Salih Bentin and his

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Saudi forum reveals smart technologies used to enhance pilgrims’ Hajj experience

Smart technologies being used and developed in the Kingdom to improve services for Hajj pilgrims were revealed at a forum held in the holy city of

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New Zealand Muslim community leader praises Hajj services

 The president of the International Muslim Association of New Zealand expressed gratitude, on behalf of the families of those killed in the

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Advanced railways keep Hajj pilgrims on track

The Al-Mashaaer Al-Mugaddassah Metro Project (MMMP), a shuttle train service that operates during the Hajj season in Makkah, introduced a new means

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Hajj symposium guests treated to tour of holy cities

Guests of a major annual Hajj symposium were taken on a tour of historical sites, monuments and museums in Makkah and Madinah. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launched the cultural program in sync with the Hajj Grand Symposium as part of the event

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Officials laud Saudi efforts to serve Hajj pilgrims

Makram Mohammed Ahmed, head of Egypt’s Supreme Council for Media Regulation, hailed Saudi efforts to provide pilgrims with all facilities to perform Hajj easily and smoothly. He said that the Muslim world and the international community

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New Zealand’s most senior Muslim police officer thanks King Salman for making Hajj dream come true

Just over four months ago, police superintendent Naila Hassan was giving an emotional speech at a vigil in New Zealand for the 51 people murdered in the Christchurch mosque terrorist attack. Now Hassan, New Zealand’s most senior Muslim

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329,000 people stopped from entering Makkah for lack of Hajj permit

Makkah Gov. Prince Khalid Al-Faisal on Sunday said more than 329,000 people had been stopped from entering the holy city since the start of the Hajj season for lack of Hajj permit. More than 144,000 vehicles without permits had also

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Health

AstraZeneca, Oxford aim to produce Omicron-targeted vaccine

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Makkah Gov. Prince Khalid Al-Faisal on Sunday said more than 329,000 people had been stopped from entering the holy city since the start of the

French company Carmat announces first implant of its

3 years   ago

Makkah Gov. Prince Khalid Al-Faisal on Sunday said more than 329,000 people had been stopped from entering the holy city since the start of the

5 reasons to add eggs to your diet

4 years   ago

Makkah Gov. Prince Khalid Al-Faisal on Sunday said more than 329,000 people had been stopped from entering the holy city since the start of the

6 Things That Will Happen If You’ll Eat A Lot Of Nut

4 years   ago

Makkah Gov. Prince Khalid Al-Faisal on Sunday said more than 329,000 people had been stopped from entering the holy city since the start of the

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Home Care & Precautions

4 years   ago

Makkah Gov. Prince Khalid Al-Faisal on Sunday said more than 329,000 people had been stopped from entering the holy city since the start of the

Sports

Qatar Handball Team Arrives in Saudi Arabia to Participate

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Makkah Gov. Prince Khalid Al-Faisal on Sunday said more than 329,000 people had been stopped from entering the holy city since the start of the

Fati delights, Jovic disappoints, optimism for Atletico

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Makkah Gov. Prince Khalid Al-Faisal on Sunday said more than 329,000 people had been stopped from entering the holy city since the start of the

Saudi Arabia celebrates 20th year of first Olympic medal

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Makkah Gov. Prince Khalid Al-Faisal on Sunday said more than 329,000 people had been stopped from entering the holy city since the start of the