Ministry of Hajj and Umrah issues safety guidelines for pilgrims in Saudi Arabia amid extreme heat forecast
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Saudi Arabia mandates 10-day leave for first-time Hajj pilgrims
Saudi Arabia requires employers to grant at least 10 days of paid leave for first-time Hajj pilgrims
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Saudi Arabia bans tourist accommodation in Makkah for non-Hajj visa holders
Saudi Arabia’s Tourism Ministry prohibits Makkah stays for tourists without Hajj visas from April 29 to ensure pilgrim safety
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Saudi Arabia opens Hajj registration
Saudi Arabia has opened bookings for 1446 Hajj with priority for first time pilgrims
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Dubai Police arrest fake Umrah and Hajj visa scam gang
Dubai Police arrest fraudsters promoting fraudsters promoting fake Umrah and Hajj visas online
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Over 900 hajj pilgrims died this year, including 68 Indians: Report
Fatalities have been confirmed by Indonesia, Iran, Senegal, Tunisia and Iraq’s autonomous Kurdistan region, though in many cases authorities have not specified the cause
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Hajj 2024: Everything you need to know about Saudi Arabia’s new health requirements for travellers
The updated guidelines aim to safeguard public health during the Hajj season
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Saudi residents need permit to enter Makkah from May 4
Saudi Arabia Public Security introduces permits for residents heading to Makkah
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Saudi Arabia begins Hajj 2024 registrations
Potential registrants can apply through the Nusuk platform, serviced continents include Africa, North America, Europe, Asia, South America and Oceania
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Saudi Arabia invites businesses to apply for Hajj licence to support pilgrims in the Kingdom
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is now accepting applications for licence to support pilgrims in the Kingdom
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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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Hajj 2023: Saudi Arabia places strict Makkah entry ban
The ban, which came into effect on June 23, aims to regulate the influx of individuals into Saudi Arabia’s Makkah during this period
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UAE issues health guidelines for Hajj pilgrims
Pilgrims are urged to follow the issued guidelines
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Number of pilgrims arrived in Madinah for Hajj till Monday reaches 744,862
The pilgrims included several nationalities, and came through the air and sea ports
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Dubai Airports prepares to welcome Hajj pilgrims
Saudia will be operating the first official Hajj flights from DXB Terminal 1
