The number of pilgrims arriving in Makkah had already surpassed the two million mark, mostly from abroad including large contingents from Egypt, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh
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Nothing lost in translation for Muslim hajj pilgrims
80 percent of pilgrims to the western Saudi city of Mecca are non-Arabic speakers
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Saudi Arabia tests Japan-inspired ‘nap pods’ for hajj
Saudi Arabia plans to introduce capsule rooms in the western city of Mina in the coming days, as an estimated two million pilgrims gather for the six-day hajj
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Two million pilgrims descend on Makkah for ‘smart hajj’
Saudis have launched a smart hajj initiative om 2018, with apps to help pilgrims with everything from travel plans to medical care
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Makkah travel bookings up 20 percent ahead of Hajj
Pakistan saw the greatest increase when compared to 2017, according to statistics from Travelport
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Saudia flights affected by system failure ahead of Hajj
Saudia said it is taking all necessary measures to resolve the matter as quickly as possible, as millions head to the kingdom
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Over 1 million pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj
Directorate General for Passports has announced a near-7% increase in arrivals compared to last year’s Hajj
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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
Five Pillars of Islam
In pictures: Muslims pilgrims begin the hajj spiritual journey
Millions of Muslims head to Makkah and Madinah, Islam’s two holiest city to perform the annual Hajj pilgrimage, one of the world’s biggest displays of mass religious devotion.
Dubai International Airport
Emirates reveals plan to cope with rising Saudi Hajj demand
Dubai airline says it will be operating extra flights to Jeddah and Madinah while putting on special services for pilgrims
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Saudi’s King Salman announces new cabinet reshuffle
Saudi ruler replaces the country’s labour, Islamic affairs and culture ministers; announces royal commission for Makkah
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
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UK-based Hajj group condemns rogue tour operators
Association of British Hujjaj (Pilgrims) UK highlights ‘culture of corruption and malpractice’ among operators offering Saudi packages
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Israelis on trial in Saudi Arabia for alleged plot to attack hajj
Two men charged with spying for the Mossad and of planning a terrorist act for the hajj season
Aviation
Kuwaiti airline launches new flights to Saudi holy city
Jazeera Airways starts three weekly flights to Madinah as it looks to improve services for pilgrims
Airbus A380
Airbus A380 finds new life on Malaysia Airlines’ pilgrim trips
Airbus has agreed to convert the jets to as many as 700 seats for the annual Hajj gathering
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Saudi Arabia and India to revive sea route for Haj
A cost-effective method for pilgrims from the sub-continent to be reopened for 2018