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Saudi authorities mandate licensed transport for Umrah pilgrims in Makkah

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Saudi authorities mandate licensed transport for Umrah pilgrims in Makkah

Photo:Curly Tales The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s (KSA) General Authority for Care of the Two Holy Mosques released guidelines requiring Umrah pilgrims to use authorized transportation services for their pilgrimage journey. Transportation safety guidelines The state agency strongly advises all Umrah pilgrims to select officially approved and supervised transportation services. This includes travelling by authorized … Read more

How my physique helped me discover my calling as perfumier

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How my physique helped me discover my calling as perfumier

Award-winning perfumier Catherine Omai, owner of Catherine Omai Fragrances, has opened up about her journey into the world of fragrances. Ms Omai, an internationally recognised perfumier, started creating perfumes in 2009, inspired by the culture, landscape, and African traditions. Speaking at an event in Lagos on Friday with PREMIUM TIMES in attendance, Ms Omai said … Read more

Senegal tightens anti-COVID controls after Mecca deaths

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Senegal tightens anti-COVID controls after Mecca deaths

Dakar, Senegal —  Senegal said Monday it had implemented voluntary COVID-19 screening tests and reimposed the wearing of masks at Dakar’s international airport for returning pilgrims fearing the virus was linked to the deaths of some Mecca pilgrims. Dakar suspects that a number of the some 1,300 deaths — according to a Saudi tally — … Read more