Haj 2024
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Haj 2024: 18 health centers in Madinah to serve pilgrims
Madinah: The Madinah Health Cluster has prepared 18 hospitals and medical centers to serve pilgrims in the city of Madinah, Saudi Arabia, during the upcoming Haj 1445 AH-2024 season. Over 20,000 medical…
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Indian Haj pilgrim dies on way to Madinah
Jeddah: An Indian Haj pilgrim on the way to Madinah, Saudi Arabia, died following a heart attack, which caused an emergency landing in Riyadh. Sixty-eight-year-old Momina Khatoon, a native of Biraul in…
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Saudi Arabia warns against fake Haj advertisements
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia‘s General Directorate of Public Security has issued a warning to citizens and residents to avoid fraudulent Haj-related social media advertisements. In a statement on Saturday, May…
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Saudi Arabia to test flying taxis, drones this Haj season
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia‘s Minister of Transport, Saleh bin Naseer Al-Jasser has announced that the flying taxis and drones will be tested during the upcoming Haj 1445 AH-2024 season. In a press…
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Haj 2024: Saudi Arabia launches Makkah Route in seven countries
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has launched the “Makkah Route Initiative” in seven countries. This is the sixth year since its launch for the first time in 2019. This initiative…
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Haj 2024: 1st Indian flight reaches Madinah from Hyderabad
Madinah: The first Indian Haj flight carrying 283 pilgrims from Hyderabad arrived in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday, May 9, to perform the annual pilgrimage. The pilgrims were received at the Prince…
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Indian official meets Saudi Arabia’s vice Haj minister
New Delhi: Muktesh K Pardeshi, Secretary (Consular, Passport, Visa and Overseas Indian Affairs) conducted a review of preparations for Haj 2024 in Jeddah and Madinah. Pardeshi held a meeting with Saudi Arabia’s…
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Jobs for expats: Saudi Arabia opens application to work during Haj season
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) has announced the opening of applications for seasonal jobs related to the upcoming Haj 1445 AH-2024. The initiative…
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Saudi Arabia: Rs 2 lakh fine for violating Haj regulations
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced the imposition of a fine of 10,000 Saudi Riyals (Rs 2,22,662) for violations of Haj rules and regulations for the year 1445 AH-2024.…
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Haj 2024: Saudi Arabia bans expats from entering Makkah without permit
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Public Security has announced that expatriates without valid entry permits will be denied access at security checkpoints on roads leading to Makkah, effective…
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Saudi Arabia launches Nusuk card for Haj pilgrims
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Haj and Umrah has officially launched the Nusuk card for Haj pilgrims for the 1445 AH-2024 season. This came on Tuesday, April 30, during…
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Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation set to open first regional office in Riyadh
Riyadh: The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is set to establish its first regional headquarters within Mohammed Bin Salman Nonprofit City, ‘Misk City’, in Riyadh. The new regional office will streamline Gates…
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Performing Haj without permit not permissible: Saudi Council of Senior Scholars
Ahead of the upcoming Haj season, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Council of Senior Scholars has confirmed that going for Haj without obtaining a permit is not permissible. The council’s statement was…
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Saudi Arabia warns against fake Haj companies
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has issued a warning to individuals planning to perform Haj 1445 AH-2024 against falling victims to the fake Haj companies. Taking to X on Friday, April…
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Hyderabad Haj package 2024 most efficient, cheapest: Haj Committee CEO
Hyderabad: The Haj Committee of India has said that the most efficient and cheapest Haj pilgrimage 1445 AH-2024 in terms of total expenditure on the package will be for the pilgrims of…
