Umrah bookings from UAE to Saudi holy cities of Makkah and Madinah have increased significantly this Ramadan due to eased visa processes and improved infrastructure, says religious tour operator Umrahme
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Saudi Arabia shares visa updates and extra flights with Pakistan and Bangladesh
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah concludes visit to Pakistan and Bangladesh, raises awareness of visa changes and new flights
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Saudi Arabia, Pakistan announce plan to increase flights, slash costs
The new agreement is aimed at improving the overall experience for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims from Pakistan
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Over 4.25mn worshipers visit the Prophet’s Mosque during the holy week this year
The Presidency said it intensified its work this year to provide improved services on security, service and health for the pilgrims and visitors to perform their worship with ease
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Saudi Arabia announces new Umrah guidelines for last 10 days of Ramadan
The new Umrah guidelines were issued to enhance the safety and security of worshippers
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Saudi Arabia announces no limit to Umrah pilgrims
The ministry has also stated that visitors who arrived in the kingdom on visit, tourist, or work visas are allowed to perform Umrah
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Saudi Arabia launches digital platform to offer improved services to Hajj and Umrah pilgrims
NUSUK – will offer more than 121 services to facilitate procedures for the arrival of pilgrims from all over the world, with easy and convenient procedures
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Saudi Arabia’s Nusuk platform to ease pilgrim journey
Through Nusuk, pilgrims and visitors will be able to perform the rituals of Umrah seamlessly
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Pilgrims for Hajj and Umrah next year can apply online from today, Saudi Ministry says
Saudi Arabia has revamped its pilgrimage-related technology following Covid-19
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Hajj pilgrims perform farewell Tawaf around Holy Kaaba amid integrated service system
Roboting, a newly-introduced state-of-the-art service, has been launched at the Grand Mosque this year to distribute Islam’s holy book of Quran to worshippers
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Saudi authorities complete preparations in Mina to receive 1 million Hajj pilgrims
The Commands of the Hajj Security Forces also announced their readiness to ensure the security and safety of the pilgrims during the Hajj season
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UAE health ministry launches online Hajj permit on Al Hosn App
Al Hosn System said an electronic Hajj permit was mandatory for any individual leaving the country for Hajj, even if the person has received two doses of the Covid-19 vaccine and a booster shot
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Sharjah Airport gears up for influx of Hajj pilgrims to Saudi Arabia
The airport added check-in kiosks, passport kiosks, smat gates, and luggage transportation vehicles for Hajj pilgrims
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UAE health ministry launches campaign on safety guidelines for Hajj pilgrims
MoHAP teams also present at airports to provide free testing, such as blood pressure and diabetes checks to pilgrims, and to inform them of health instructions and guidelines
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Dedicated counters at check-in, immigration, special departure gates at Dubai Airports for Hajj travellers
Saudia will operate the first official Hajj flight from Dubai, departing from DXB with a Dubai government delegation for Madinah on June 30
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Saudi’s Motawif online portal for Hajj registrations gains significant interest from global pilgrims
To date, there have been more than 100,000 registrations from 56 countries on the Motawif portal, which also issues visas to Saudi Arabia electronically
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In pictures: Hajj pilgrims perform the evening prayer at Masjid al-Haram in Makkah
Muslim pilgrims perform the evening prayer at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah, after completed the rituals of their hajj on the 12th day of Dhu al-Hijjah