The kingdom has announced the beginning of 2025 Umrah season with enhanced digital services
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Ministry of Health - Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia announces mandatory vaccine for Umrah 2025
Saudi health authorities stress need for vaccines for Umrah pilgrims
Abha International Airport
Saudi visa update; UAE petrol prices; Dubai announces real estate strategy; GCC airport upgrades; New schools plan – 10 things you missed this week
Saudi visa update, UAE petrol prices, Dubai real estate strategy, GCC airport upgrades and more of the top news stories this week
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Saudi Arabia announces major visa rule update
Saudi Arabia updates visa rules for Hajj and Umrah services in the Kingdom
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Saudi Arabia begins issuing Umrah visas after 2024 Hajj season
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has restarted issuance of Umrah visas
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UAE rains bring Dubai to standstill; Saudi Arabia announces new visa rules; Eid holiday dates revealed; Real estate analysis- 10 things you missed this week
UAE rains bring Dubai to standstill, new Saudi visa rules, Eid Al Adha expected dates, real estate analysis and more of the biggest news stories this week
Ministry of Hajj and Umrah
Saudi Arabia announces new visa rules
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah clarifies Umrah visa rules
holy month of Ramadan
Ramadan 2024: Umrah bookings soar as UAE worshippers flock to Saudi’s Makkah, Madinah
Umrah bookings from UAE to Saudi holy cities of Makkah and Madinah have increased significantly this Ramadan due to eased visa processes and improved infrastructure, says religious tour operator Umrahme
Careem
Careem gifts Captains all-expenses paid Umrah trip ahead of Ramadan 2024
Umrahme covered the costs of flights, hotel packages, and visas, while Emirates Islamic provided daily spending allowances and organised tours of Mecca for the Careem Captains
AI
Saudi Arabia launches AI-powered robots to aid Hajj and Umrah pilgrims
Saudi Arabia authorities are using AI-powered robots to help pilgrims at Grand Mosque
Dubai
UAE Royal wedding; GCC visas; Dubai police warning; Saudi rule changes – 10 viral stories you missed this year
A royal wedding in the UAE, GCC visas, a Dubai Police safety warning and more of the viral stories making headlines on Arabian Business this year
Hajj
Saudi Arabia announces major new visa platform, simplifies applications
Saudi Arabia launches new platform to simplify process of applying for visas to visit the Kingdom
India
Saudi Arabia launches 96-hour Umrah stopover visa for Indian travellers
Saudi Arabia now permits Indian citizens to perform Umrah on business, tourism, and Umrah visas
Canada
Saudia announces Umrah websites in America and Canada
Saudia looks to support Umrah pilgrims in US and Canada with dedicated websites
Abu Dhabi
Saudi announces Umrah dress code; UAE confirms private sector holiday; Tax fine warning – 10 things you missed this week
Saudi Arabia announces Umrah dress code for women, UAE reveals private sector holiday and more of the top stories this week
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Saudi Arabia announces Umrah dress code for women
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah issues guidelines on female dress code
Abu Dhabi Judicial Department
Kuwait expat travel rules; UAE real estate laws; Saudi tax warning; New visa announced – 10 things you missed this week
UAE real estate laws, Kuwait expat travel rules, Saudi tax warning, new visa announced and more of the biggest news stories this week