Malaysia still waiting for decision on additional haj quota appeal
Malaysia is still waiting for the Saudi Arabian government’s decision on the country’s appeal for an additional quota of 5,000 pilgrims to perform the 2022 haj season, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Idris Ahmad
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Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) likely to kick-off Hajj operation from May 31
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has decided to begin pre-Hajj operation of transporting intending pilgrims to Saudi Arabia from May 31, 2022, ARY News reported on Monday.
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Those who want to go on the Hajj from BiH this Year should set aside 12 thousand BAM
The Islamic Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) has determined that the price of going to this year’s Hajj is 12.000 BAM.
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Courtesy lane for hajj-bound Filipino Muslims
Filipino-Muslims intending to perform the hajj pilgrimage this year may process their passports at the courtesy lane in all its consular offices nationwide, according to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA).
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Indonesia Hajj Health Clinic in Medina ready for use: minister
The Indonesia Hajj Health Clinic (KKHI) in Medina, Saudi Arabia, is ready to serve Indonesian Hajj pilgrims during this year's Hajj season, according to Religious Affairs Minister Yaqut Cholil Qoumas.
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Saudi Arabia’s hospitality market needs $110bn to complete planned hotel room supply
Saudi Arabia’s hospitality market, which is currently on a path of transition, needs $110 billion to complete the planned 310,000 hotel rooms, as envisioned by the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, according to research by global property consultancy Knight Frank.
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Two Holy Mosques chief announces initiative for gifted students
Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, president of the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, has announced an initiative for gifted students in coordination with the King Abdulaziz and His Companions Foundation for Giftedness and Creativity (Mawhiba).
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Saudi Arabia bans citizens from traveling to 16 countries
Saudi citizens have been banned from traveling to 16 countries due to COVID-19 cases in those countries, The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) said on Saturday.
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Mushfiqur to skip West Indies series to perform hajj
Wicketkeeper-batter Mushfiqur Rahim is set to skip the upcoming West Indies tour of Bangladesh national team. The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) said the cricketer is on leave to perform haj.
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Ministry clarifies way to change health status through Eatamarna in case there is error
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has clarified the way of changing the health status for individuals and their companions through Eatamarna app in case there is an error in their accounts.
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Grand Mosque authorities respond to over 800,000 inquiries from Umrah pilgrims, visitors
As many as 800,000 Umrah performers and visitors have benefited from the program of answering questions, overseen by the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, represented by the General Administration for Guidance Affairs.
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Saudi dialogue sessions to stimulate creativity and innovation in Hajj and Umrah
Saudi Arabia hosted a two-day session of virtual dialogue this week, aimed at “stimulating creativity and innovation in the field of Hajj and Umrah.”
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