Photo: SPA Intense temperatures across the holy sites in Makkah in Saudi Arabia during the current Haj season led to deaths among pilgrims from various Arab countries due to heatstroke. However, authorities in the Kingdom have not officially announced the number of deaths. In a statement on Saturday, June 15, the Jordanian Ministry of Foreign … Read more
Riyadh: The Central Bank of Saudi Arabia has announced that pilgrims can use their internationally issued bank cards for the first time during this year’s Haj season. This step comes as the central bank, on Sunday, June 9, introduced various services to cater to pilgrims demands and facilitate transactions. As per a report by Arabic daily Al Ekhbariya, … Read more
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia‘s Roads General Authority on Thursday, May 30, announced the expansion of the asphalt surface cooling initiative in several locations within the holy sites for the upcoming Haj 1445-2024. This comes in partnership with several relevant entities, including the ministry of municipal and rural affairs and housing, ministry of Haj and … Read more
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
