Indian Haj pilgrim dies on way to Madinah

Grief-stricken husband and son in the Riyadh Airport. Jeddah: An Indian Haj pilgrim on the way to Madinah, Saudi Arabia, died following a heart attack, which caused an emergency landing in Riyadh. Sixty-eight-year-old Momina Khatoon, a native of Biraul in the Darbhanga district of Bihar, was travelling to Madina along with her husband Mohammed Sadrul … Read more

Saudi Arabia to test flying taxis, drones this Haj season

Photo: Twitter Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia‘s Minister of Transport, Saleh bin Naseer Al-Jasser has announced that the flying taxis and drones will be tested during the upcoming Haj 1445 AH-2024 season. In a press briefing on Thursday, May 9, Al-Jasser highlights the ongoing competition among specialized transport companies to provide the best transportation options in … Read more

Rs 2 lakh fine for violating Haj regulations

Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has announced the imposition of a fine of 10,000 Saudi Riyals (Rs 2,22,662) for violations of Haj rules and regulations for the year 1445 AH-2024. The fine is scheduled to be effective from June 2, 2024 till June 20, 2024. In a statement, the Saudi Ministry of Interior … Read more

Domestic Haj pilgrims to be compensated over accommodation violations, meals delay

Riyadh: In an unprecedented move, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s ministry of Haj and Umrah has announced that domestic pilgrims will receive compensation in case of any accommodation violations and meal delays during the Haj 2024. This initiative aims to ensure the safety, comfort and improve the Haj experience of pilgrims. Accommodation violations Pilgrims will … Read more