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PM Modi expresses grief over Madinah bus tragedy involving Hyderabad Umrah pilgrims
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, November 17, said he was “deeply saddened” by the bus accident in Saudi Arabia’s Madinah, in which several Hyderabad Umrah pilgrims are feared dead.…
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Madinah bus accident: One Hyderabad Umrah pilgrim survives as at least 42 killed
Hyderabad: A 24-year-old resident of Asifnagar, Hyderabad, has emerged as the sole survivor of the tragic bus accident near Madinah that claimed the lives of at least 42 Umrah pilgrims early Monday,…
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List of Hyderabad Umrah pilgrims feared dead in Madinah accident released
Hyderabad: The list of Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad who are feared dead in the Madinah accident has been released. The accident took place when the bus in which the pilgrims were traveling…
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Accident in Madinah: At least 42 Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad feared dead
Hyderabad: In a tragic incident, at least 42 Umrah pilgrims from Hyderabad are feared dead after a fatal accident that took place in Madinah. According to reports, the bus in which the…
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Etihad Airways expands network in Saudi Arabia, launches flights to Madinah
Expanding its network, Etihad Airways announced new flights from Abu Dhabi to Madinah. The airlines will operate 93 flights per week to five cities across Saudi Arabia, flying four times per day…
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Madinah city leads Saudi Arabia in hotel occupancy amid surge in visitors
Madinah’s hospitality sector registered a further rise in performance at the end of October, with luxury hotels recording a 4 percent increase in occupancy during the final week of the month. Overall…
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Madinah, Riyadh join UNESCO Creative Cities Network list
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has named Madinah a Creative City for Gastronomy and Riyadh a Creative City for Design, reflecting Saudi Arabia’s growing cultural and creative influence…
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Video: Indian pilgrims with sensory disabilities visit Prophet’s Mosque
Madinah: A group of 25 pilgrims with sensory disabilities from India has arrived in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, to begin their spiritual journey to the holy cities. Their first stop was the Prophet’s…
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Low-cost Indian airline to operate daily Hyderabad–Madinah flights
Hyderabad: IndiGo, India’s leading low-cost carrier, has announced that its existing Hyderabad–Madinah service will increase from four-times-weekly to daily flights from November 16, strengthening its operations to Saudi Arabia. The inaugural service…
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Saudia flight diverted to Thiruvananthapuram after passenger falls ill mid-air
Thiruvananthapuram: A Saudia flight from Jakarta in Indonesia to Madinah in Saudi Arabia was diverted to the airport here on Sunday following a medical emergency onboard, airport authorities said. According to airport…
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Qiblatain Mosque in Madinah to remain open 24 hours
Madinah: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud on Monday, October 6, ordered that the historic Qiblatain Mosque in Madinah remain open 24 hours a day, allowing…
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Saudi Arabia launches new licensing system for Haj accommodation
Makkah: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has launched a new licensing system to regulate accommodation for pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah ahead of the Haj 2026-1447 AH season, as part of…
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Drone intercepted in Madinah, case closed says source
Madinah: Saudi authorities intercepted and brought down an unauthorised drone in the skies above Madinah on Thursday, September 11, according to a source cited by Haramain. In a post on X on…
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Loud explosion heard in Madinah; public urged to refrain from speculation
A loud explosion was heard across several neighbourhoods in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, in the early hours of Thursday, September 11. Some residents also reported seeing a missile-like object in the sky, leading…
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Madinah city sees surge in Umrah pilgrims as services expand
Madinah: The holy city of Madinah, Saudi Arabia, has witnessed a significant rise in Umrah pilgrims this season, with authorities enhancing services across the Prophet’s Mosque to ensure a smooth and organised…
