MAHB set to make Malaysia as hub for haj, umrah travels
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is poised to establish Malaysia as the pilgrimage hub for Hajj and Umrah in the region, riding on the success of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). Its managing director Datuk Badlisham Ghazali said KLIA has gained traction for Umrah traffic from pilgrims in Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand and China. “Right now, the hub is...
Ministry of Hajj announces registration dates for Saudi Arabia-based pilgrims
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the registration dates for citizens and expats in Saudi Arabia who wish to perform Hajj this year. The ministry said local Hajj companies will begin to register domestic pilgrims soon, Saudi Press Agency reported. Pilgrims will be given an opportunity to choose services and prices that suit them. The ministry divided the process into two...
Vision 2030 Aims to Improve Pilgrim Experience: Saudi Hajj Minister
ArabNews – JEDDAH: The Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Mohammed Saleh bin Taher Benten, affirmed that work continues in accordance with the ambitious Vision 2030, which aims to provide pilgrims with high-quality services. He pointed out that the plan is being carried out with the participation of 82 government entities, with the aim of providing electronic services for pilgrims, most notably...
The UK: Hajj Travel-Related Fraud Up 143% In 2017
Travel Weekly – A 143% increase in Hajj travel-related fraud was reported to police in 2017 on the previous year’s figures. Hotspots for recorded offending were London, the West Midlands and Manchester, with a total of 17 reported incidents, according to Action Fraud, the police national fraud reporting centre. Reports show that victims can lose anything from £1,000 to £33,000 with the...
Makkah governor inaugurates 18th Scientific Forum of Hajj, Umrah and Visit Research
ArabNews – JEDDAH: Makkah Governor Prince Khaled Al-Faisal inaugurated on Tuesday the 18th Scientific Forum of Hajj, Umrah and Visit Research and the accompanying exhibition organized by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Institute for Hajj and Umrah Research at Umm Al-Qura University in Makkah. Sami bin Yassin Brahmin, dean of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Institute for Hajj...
World Hajj and Umrah Convention – Visits London Today
Apr 30 – 15 days ahead of Ramadan, representatives of more than 1 Million Pilgrims convene in London, demonstrating the global achievements advancements made in growing a $16 Billion dollar Hajj and Umrah industry at social, commercial and educational levels. Government Representative from 10 of the most populous Muslim countries, senior decision makers from 250 leading Hajj and Umrah...
Dubai: Paid Trip To Do Umrah Was Gifted To 138 Workers
Lovin Dubai – Dubai Municipality, the city’s largest governmental institution for services and projects, has gifted 138 workers a trip to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah. The all-expenses-paid gift was given to workers who had excellent performance in their duties. They were accompanied by an Imam, who will teach and guide the group on the proper way to perform Umrah. They left for...
Saudia Airlines Ready to Fly 110,000 Indonesian Hajj Pilgrims
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Saudia Airlines will fly 110,000 prospective Hajj pilgrims from Indonesia this year, in addition to the state airliner Garuda Indonesia. President Director of Saudia general sales agent (GSA) from Indonesia, PT Ayu Berga, Andri Bermawi said that the number consists of 98,000 candidates of hajj pilgrims from Hajj Organizing Committee (PPIH) and 12,000 people from the...
2 Million Pilgrims During Sha’ban & Ramadan
In coordination with the governmental and private sectors, the Saudi Ministry of Hajj & Umrah is preparing to host 2 million pilgrims during Sha’ban and Ramadan from outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. In addition, the above-mentioned entities are preparing for the 1439 Hijri Hajj season through coordinating with the committees under the...
