Number of 5-G towers up 1205% reaching over 2,900 in Makkah, Madinah and Holy Sites
The Saudi Communications, Space and Technology Commission said that the Hajj pilgrims are major beneficiaries of the fast growth of the highly advanced technologies in the holy cities of Makkah, Madinah and the holy sites
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Youngest girl volunteer in Hajj feels proud as a soldier when helping pilgrims
The youngest girl volunteer in Hajj 2023 Maryam Mih’dar said that she feels proud when serving and helping the pilgrims, similar to that of a soldiers, doctors, security personnel and engineers when they do so.
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Return of pilgrims in full capacity spurs retail and hospitality sectors’ boom in Makkah and Madinah
The return of Hajj pilgrims in full capacity from all corners of the globe to what was before the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, estimated at about 2.4 million, has been instrumental in spurring a boom encompassing the private economic sectors in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah.
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Rain expected amid high temperatures in Makkah during Hajj
The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) revealed that Makkah and the holy sites will witness high temperature with an expected rain during the Hajj days that will begin on Monday
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What is new in Hajj 2023?
Saudi Arabia has developed and introduced several services for the first time for the pilgrims participating in Hajj 2023 to help them perform the rituals with ease and comfort.
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Saudi Arabia issues 1.8 million Hajj e-visas
Saudi Arabia has issued 1.8 million Hajj e-visas for this year’s Hajj season 2023, the Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Abdulfattah Mashat announced.
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Once hosting the Haram Library in Makkah tells the story of the city
Al-Suleiman Palace, an ancient landmark of the city of Makkah, is one of the most prominent historical and archaeological monuments.
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Saudi Arabia hosted 99 million pilgrims over 54 years
From 1390 AH to 1443 AH, Saudi Arabia received more than 99 million pilgrims, according to data compiled by the General Authority for Statistics (GAStat).
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Hajj pilgrims hospitalized in Madinah transferred to Holy Sites
A convoy of the Ministry of Health set off carrying Hajj pilgrims of various nationalities hospitalized in Madinah hospitals, towards the Holy Sites.
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Muroor provides interactive traffic maps during Hajj 2023
The interactive traffic maps would facilitate the Hajj pilgrims' movement while transporting inside the Holy Sites.
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Ministry of Health provides treatment to nearly 70,000 pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah
The Saudi Ministry of Health revealed that the number of Hajj pilgrims who have received treatment and medical services through its hospitals and health centres in Makkah and Madinah reached 69,540 during the period from Dhul-Qadah 1 (May 21) until Thursday, Dhul-Hijjah 4 (June 22).
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160,000 people without Hajj permits turned back from checkpoints
Security forces busted 83 fake Hajj campaigns and turned back about 160,000 residents who wanted to perform Hajj without a permit.
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