Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah issues guidelines on female dress code
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Hajj and Umrah
Umrah: Saudi Arabia announces arrival of international pilgrims
Saudi Arabia urges international Umrah pilgrims to apply for e-visa through Nusuk platform
GCC residents
Saudi Arabia announces start of new Umrah season for GCC residents
GCC citizens and residents will be able to apply for an Umrah permit via the “Nusuk” or “Tawakkalna” applications
Grand Mosque
Ramadan 2023: Grand Mosque sees over 22mn worshippers in first 20 days
The Saudi authorities prepared the Grand Mosque through an operational plan and strategy to provide all means of convenience and facilitated all services for worshipers to perform their rituals with ease
Holy mosques
Ramadan 2023: Saudi Arabia reveals average Umrah hours
The data was published via a Twitter infographic to account the average time for performing Umrah during the first 10 days of Ramadan
Madinah
UAE issues Umrah guidelines for citizens
Travel instructions for UAE citizens travelling to Saudi for Umrah
Madinah
Saudi Arabia announces new Hajj, Umrah photography rules
The updated guidelines were issued taking into account the sanctity of the sites
Madinah
Ramadan 2023: Saudi Arabia pilgrims ‘not allowed’ to repeat Umrah
The announcement was made to give equal opportunity for all other pilgrims in Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah during the Holy month of Ramadan, with ease and comfort
Hajj 2023
UAE announces opening for Hajj 2023 registrations
Registrations are open for a limited time and can be done through the designated digital platform
Hajj 2023
Saudi Arabia signs Hajj agreements with 15 countries
The agreements are part of the ministry’s early preparations for this year’s Hajj season
coronavirus restrictions
Saudi Arabia lifts Covid vaccine requirements for Umrah pilgrims
Saudi Minister of Hajj said the pilgrims from Turkey will also excluded from any requirements related to age limits
data roaming
UAE’s Etisalat launches new roaming pack for Hajj, Umrah pilgrims
From July 21 to August 19, customers can enjoy 10GB data and 1,000 minutes to make and receive voice calls valid for 14 days for AED150
AccorHotels
How hotel giant aims to drive room sales in Saudi holy cities
AccorHotels has launched its Accor Holy Destinations initiative, an alliance between all its properties in Makkah and Madinah
Cairo
800 Palestinians allowed to exit Gaza for Mecca pilgrimage
Fifteen Gazans among the 800 were not authorised to cross, according to a Palestinian security official at Rafah
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah
Millions of pilgrims expected in Makkah next week as Umrah begins
Umrah season – the minor pilgrimage which is undertaken by Muslims outside of the official Hajj – will begin next Tuesday
Hajj
Makkah Route: the Saudi plan to ease Hajj pilgrims’ journey
Makkah Route service will offer pre-clearance of immigration for pilgrims at their respective points of embarkation
AccorHotels
Hotel giant launches portal for Saudi pilgrimage
AccorHotels unveils platform to provide essential information for pilgrims visiting Makkah, Madinah and surrounding areas in Saudi Arabia