MAKKAH: A man identified as a Yemeni Resident was arrested by the Umrah Security Forces and referred to the Public Prosecution for rasing a banner. A statement by the General Security described the arrest for violating the rules and regulations of Umrah and also violating the sanctity of the Holy Mosque. Earlier a vide went […]
RIYADH: The Ministry of Tourism on Thursday announced that residents of the GCC Countries can obtain a Tourist Visa online on the Visit Saudi Platforms. Residents of the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Oman can now obtain a Saudi Tourist Visa online, Information for residents of the GCC countries is available here: https://bit.ly/3wOg5PD After obtaining […]
RIYADH: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah’s central committee is finalizing plans for the Hajj season of the coming year 1444 (2022) for domestic pilgrims The Ministry’s central committee has reportedly agreed on a ‘complete normalcy policy’ which will be implemented in stages according to Okaz Among them would be 25% reserved quota for Hujjaj […]
Haramain Sharifain, on Wednesday launched new services online providing content in Urdu and Pashto languages. The executive Producer for Haramain Sharifain Urdu, Mohammad Jibran Khan said: “After immense success on our English Platform which was launched in 2013, Haramain Sharifain is expanding its services to include Urdu language to cater the growing audience from the […]
MAKKAH: The Kiswah or the covering which embodies the Ka’bah is replaced in an annual ceremony each year, a tradition which has been observed for centuries. Since many decades the Kiswah was replaced on the morning of 9th Dhul Hijjah, the Day of Arafah after the Hujjaj depart to Arafat to spend the day of […]
MAKKAH: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that the new Umrah season will begin from Muharram 1st, 1444 for pilgrims coming outside the Kingdom. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah also announced that those present in the Kingdom can obtain permits for Umrah from Monday, 19 Dhul Hijjah 1443 while Umrah will be […]
