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Saudi Arabia set to welcome 300 millionaires in 2024
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) is expected to welcome up to 300 millionaires in 2024 as the Kingdom continues to attract high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). British consulting firm Henley & Partners said…
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Haj 2024: Egypt cracks down on travel agencies over pilgrim deaths
Cairo: The Egyptian government is set to ban the operation of 16 travel agencies for arranging “fraudulent” Haj trips to Saudi Arabia for unregistered pilgrims. At a Haj deaths crisis unit meeting…
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Death toll of Tunisian Haj pilgrims in Makkah reaches 53
Tunis: The death toll among Tunisian pilgrims who performed Haj in Saudi Arabia has risen to 53, the media reported. “Until this Saturday, the number of Tunisian pilgrims who died in holy…
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Job opportunities for Indian expats at embassy in Riyadh: Know details here
Riyadh: If you are looking for a job in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), there’s an opportunity for you. The embassy of India in Riyadh has invited applications from Indian expatriates for…
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Tunisian President sacks minister after deaths of 49 Haj pilgrims
Tunis: Tunisian President Kais Saied sacked minister of religious affairs Ibrahim Chaibi after at least 49 pilgrims lost their lives in the Haj pilgrimage this year in Makkah, Saudi Arabia. The announcement…
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Saudi: Friday sermons, prayers shortened in two holy mosques until summer ends
The higher authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have issued a directive to reduce the duration of the Friday sermon and prayer in the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the…
- India
1.2L Indian pilgrims undertook Haj, 40K above 60: Union health secretary
New Delhi: Around 1,20,000 pilgrims undertook the Haj pilgrimage this year from India and 356 doctors and paramedics were deployed for the medical care. Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra released a document…
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At least 98 Indians died during Haj pilgrimage this year
New Delhi: Ninety-eight Indians have died during the annual Muslim pilgrimage of Haj to Mecca, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday. MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said total deaths of…
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Indian embassy in Riyadh celebrates International Yoga Day
Riyadh: The embassy of India in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, hosted a yoga session to celebrate the 10th International Day of Yoga (IDY) at the Prince Faisal Bin Fahad Olympic Complex on Friday, June…
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No normalization with Israel at the expense of Palestinians: Saudi envoy to UK
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) ambassador to the UK, Prince Khalid bin Bandar, said that his country will not normalize relations with Israel at the expense of the Palestinians. Prince Khalid’s…
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28 registered Egyptian pilgrims die during Haj in Saudi Arabia
Cairo: Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said that 28 deaths were confirmed among the 50,752 officially registered Egyptian pilgrims during Haj in Saudi Arabia’s Makkah. In a cabinet statement, Madbouly said that…
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Saudi Arabia begins issuing Umrah visas
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has begun issuing Umrah visas to streamline Umrah performers’ arrivals to the Kingdom and ensure a smooth and worry-free experience. The new Umrah…
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Saudi Arabia: How to obtain Haj completion certificate online
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced that pilgrims can now obtain a Haj completion certificate for the year through the Nusuk application. The ministry emphasized…
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UAE: Registration for Haj 2025 to open in September
Abu Dhabi: Authorities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have announced that registration for those wishing to perform Haj pilgrimage in 1446 AH-2025 in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, will open from the beginning…
- Pakistan
35 Pakistanis among over 900 died during Haj in Saudi Arabia
Islamabad: At least 35 Pakistanis were among more than 900 people from around the world who died during this year’s Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia marked by searing heat, the government has…