Saudi Arabia issued more than 4 mln Umrah visas since start of Umrah season 1444 Hijrah
Saudi Arabia has issued more than 4 million Umrah visas to pilgrims all over the world within five months since the start of the Umrah season for the year 1444 Hijrah.
Mon Dec 12 2022
Saudi says application for 1444 H umrah visa opens from today
The Ministry of Haj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia has announced that the 1444H umrah visa application for foreign pilgrims will open from today.
Thu Jul 14 2022
Cancellation of Haj, Umrah visa fees alleviates burden of pilgrims
The cancellation of visa fees for Umrah and Haj announced by the Saudi Arabian government will definitely alleviate the burden of pilgrims and encourage more to perform the pilgrimage.
Tue Dec 06 2016
Tourism Ministry to intensify efforts to curb Umrah package scams
There have been 60 such scams reported from January to September this year, with one case affecting some 40 to 60 victims.
Mon Oct 24 2016
Tourism Ministry to appeal Saudi Arabia's second Umrah visa charge
The Tourism and Culture Ministry will engage with the Saudi Arabia's government on the the kingdom's decision to impose a Visa charge for second-time Umrah visitors.
Mon Oct 24 2016
New visa charges: To allow Muslims who have never performed Hajj to do so
Tabung Haji says no visa charges will be imposed for pilgrims who perform the Hajj or Umrah for the first time.
Thu Aug 11 2016
Only 38 registered companies allowed to issue umrah visa - Nazri
The list of the 38 companies could be obtained from the ministry's website.
Tue Jun 17 2014
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
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What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
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One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
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Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
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[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
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Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
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Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
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Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
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Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
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Tue Nov 26 2024