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Makkah entry permits required starting April 23

Makkah entry permits required starting April 23

  • Interior Ministry announces Hajj season procedures to ensure safety
  • Umrah permits suspended from April 29 to June 10 for local, regional pilgrims
By Arab News ·
Umrah forum to be held in Madinah

Umrah forum to be held in Madinah

By Arab News ·
Exhibition honoring Prince Khaled Al-Faisal inaugurated in Jeddah

Exhibition honoring Prince Khaled Al-Faisal inaugurated in Jeddah

By SPA ·
Special Female tour guides prove key to improving the Makkah pilgrimage experience

Female tour guides prove key to improving the Makkah pilgrimage experience

By Tareq Al-Thaqafi ·
Unity in diversity among global pilgrims celebrating Eid in Makkah

Unity in diversity among global pilgrims celebrating Eid in Makkah

By Tareq Al-Thaqafi ·
Childcare centers offering top notch childcare services are available at the Two Holy Mosques, as well as nearby hotels. (SPA)

Worry-free worship: Children’s clubs lighten pilgrims’ load

By Tareq Al-Thaqafi ·
‘Makkah Greets Us’ 3rd edition launched to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr

‘Makkah Greets Us’ 3rd edition launched to celebrate Eid Al-Fitr

By Arab News ·
First air evacuation performed after Grand Mosque medical facilities upgraded

First air evacuation performed after Grand Mosque medical facilities upgraded

By Arab News ·
Pilgrims discover Makkah’s cultural treasures during Ramadan

Pilgrims discover Makkah’s cultural treasures during Ramadan

By Tareq Al-Thaqafi ·
Saudi AI chief reviews crowd management tech in Makkah

Saudi AI chief reviews crowd management tech in Makkah

By Arab News ·
Saudi photographer Sultan Al-Qahtani captures crescent moons, street scenes and family gatherings as central elements. (Supplied

Ramadan through the lens of art

By Waad Hussain ·
Saudi minister inspects key healthcare facilities in Makkah

Saudi minister inspects key healthcare facilities in Makkah

By Arab News ·
Makkah cardiac care saves three Umrah performers

Makkah cardiac care saves three Umrah performers

By Arab News ·

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