Umrah

No place for extremist who sees moderation as degeneration

Riyadh - Muslimchronicle

King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud inaugurated the second year of the seventh session of the Shura Council at the Council's headquarters in Riyadh. The king delivered the following annual royal address: “I am pleased to inaugurate the works of the second year of the seventh session of the Shura Council today, praying to Allah Almighty to make our worksRead more

Saudi Shoura Council calls on SIDF to encourage women

Riyadh - Muslimchronicle

The Shoura Council called on the Saudi Industrial Development Fund (SIDF) to adopt initiatives aimed at identifying and encouraging women who wish to enter the field of industrial investment and provide financial support and advice to them. This came on Tuesday during the work of the Council’s 53rd ordinary session of the first year of the seventh session held underRead more

Investments in Hajj ration sector reaching $133.3 million

Riyadh - Arabs Today

As the Hajj season approaches, 176 central kitchens are preparing to offer their services and cater to the needs of all pilgrims of different nationalities, with investments in Hajj ration sector reaching $133.3 million, according to ration companies spokesperson Ahmed al-Sharif. The central kitchens have the capability of providing 2.64 million meal every year with demand for meals in theRead more

Pilgrims arrive as Hajj Ministry completes preparations

Jeddah - Muslimchronicle

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced that pilgrims have started arriving in the Kingdom via land, air and sea ports. On Sunday, 325 pilgrims arrived at King Abdul Aziz International Airport in Jeddah on the first Hajj flight from Pakistan, while three other Hajj flights from Pakistan arrived in Madinah with 651 pilgrims on board. More international flights followed.Read more

Saudi King underlines importance of measures against Qatar

Jeddah - Said Al Ghamedi

Saudi King Salman bin Abdulaziz on Monday chaired a national cabinet session at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah during which he wished the recently empowered Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman success. The King also expressed his thanks and appreciation to Prince Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdulaziz for his exerted efforts in serving the kingdom, reported the Saudi Press Agency (SPA). OnRead more

Oman transport: SalamAir’s 2020 fleet expansion unveiled

Muscat - Arab today

Oman’s first budget airline—SalamAir—plans to connect 25 to 30 destinations with 10 to 15 airplanes by 2020, a senior official from the airline said. François Bouteiller, chief executive officer (CEO) of SalamAir said: “My vision for 2020 is to have 10 to 15 airplanes and to become a major player in GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) region.” He also announced fourRead more

4pilgrims killed, 35 injured while returning after performing Umrah

Manama- Arab Today

At least four Jordanians were killed and 35 others were injured when the bus carrying them home from Saudi Arabia had an accident late on Friday. The Jordanians had just performed Umrah in the western city of Makkah and were on their way to Jordan when the accident occurred in the Tabuk area in the northwestern part of the kingdom,Read more

Saudi Arabia offers 90-day amnesty to visa violators

Manama- Arab Today

Foreigners staying illegally in Saudi Arabia have been given three months to leave the kingdom without paying fines or facing legal measures. The grace period will start on March 29, Crown Prince Mohammad Bin Nayef said as he announced the “Nation Free of Violators” campaign to help undocumented expatriates regularise their status. All concerned agencies and departments were instructed byRead more

New visa regime a practical move

Pakistan - Arab Today

A range of important regulatory changes has been made by the Council of Ministers. Under the chairmanship of Vice Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Prince Mohammed bin Naif, decisions were made that reflect the reality and are based on a pragmatic approach. The Kingdom will pay the SR2,000 visa fee for those coming for Umrah and Haj for theRead more

Omani family killed in tragic car accident

Muscat - Arab Today

Five members of an Omani family, who were returning home after performing Umrah, were killed in a tragic road accident in Medina, Saudi Arabia, on Thursday, according to Saudi Red Crescent. The victims, mother, father and three sons, have been identified as members of Al Ansari tribe in Musanah province of the Al Ansari tribe. The accident occurred on AlRead more