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First group of royal guests performs Umrah

First group of royal guests performs Umrah

  • Schedule includes visits to the Kiswa Factory of the Holy Kaaba, the Revelation Exhibition, meetings with the imam of the Grand Mosque
  • Group arrived in Madinah where they visited the Prophet’s Mosque and toured other historic sites
By Arab News ·
A group of pilgrims being hosted by Saudi Arabia’s King Salman to perform Umrah arrive in Madinah on Wednesday. (SPA)

Umrah pilgrims hosted by King Salman arrive in Madinah

By Arab News ·
The Kaaba can be seen at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. (@AlharamainSA)

King Salman approves hosting of 1,000 Umrah pilgrims from 66 countries

By Arab News ·
The CEO of the Air Connectivity Program Majid Khan speaks at the Umrah+ Connect event in London on Monday November 4, 2024. (AN

Saudi Arabia has launched 22 new routes this year as part of tourism drive, ACP’s CEO says

By Zaynab Khojji ·
The holy Kaaba can be seen at the Grand Mosque in Makkah. (@AlharamainSA)

London event to highlight religious tourism opportunities ‘beyond Umrah’

By Zaynab Khojji ·
Saudi Arabia updates regulations for temporary work visas for Hajj and Umrah services

Saudi Arabia updates regulations for temporary work visas for Hajj and Umrah services

By Arab News ·
New Umrah program to boost pilgrim experience

New Umrah program to boost pilgrim experience

By Arab News ·
Presidency for Religious Affairs announces 2024 Umrah season plan

Presidency for Religious Affairs announces 2024 Umrah season plan

By Arab News ·
Saudi ministry holds first meeting with service providers in preparation for Umrah season

Saudi ministry holds first meeting with service providers in preparation for Umrah season

By Arab News ·
Ministry of Hajj organizes ‘Khitamuhu Misk’ ceremony in Makkah

Ministry of Hajj organizes ‘Khitamuhu Misk’ ceremony in Makkah

By Arab News ·
The Nusuk wallet allows pilgrims to manage their money, while using encryption technology for security. (Supplied)

Nusuk card and wallet bring peace of mind to Hajj pilgrims

By Sulafa Alkhunaizi ·
An initiative offering 100,000 training opportunities to workers serving Hajj and Umrah pilgrims began on Sunday. (SPA)

Training courses for Hajj and Umrah workers begin

By Arab News ·
In an interview with the SPA shortly after arriving in Madinah on Wednesday, Boulabiar said he trained for two years.

French pilgrim walks through 13 countries to perform Umrah

By Arab News ·

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