RIYADH : Saudi Arabia has reduced the validity period for the entry visa for Umrah from three months to one month from the date of issuance. However, the validity period for the stay after the pilgrim’s arrival in Saudi Arabia remains unchanged at three months, Al-Arabiya reported quoting sources from the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. The number of Umrah visas issued to foreign pilgrims since the start of the new Umrah season in early June has exceeded four million. This year’s Umrah season is thus setting a record for the number of foreign pilgrims in just five months, compared…
Author: Adeel Ahmad Azad
Egyptian President Abdul Fattah El-Sisi, while addressing a ceremony, said: “I sincerely respect President Trump’s stance regarding his genuine desire to pursue dialogue and end the war during the current phase, and I extend my best wishes to him. He is working very hard.” He said: “The information I have received is very encouraging. I want to announce to the Egyptian people, the region, and even the whole world, that we are all moving forward with President Trump’s determination, his clear message, and strong mandate to end the war through this phase of negotiations.” He added: “I extend my good…
MAKKAH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah makes major headway in preparations well in advance for the Hajj season of 2026. The ministry has been working, eight months in advance, to develop services and improve the overall religious experience for pilgrims through a series of meetings and initiatives.To date, the ministry has completed several key initiatives, coordinating with representatives from over 60 countries through their Hajj affairs offices and holding more than 50 meetings to facilitate the launch of the Saudi buses initiative, aimed at enhancing pilgrims’ transportation.Through the Nusuk Masar platform, the ministry has approved 16 companies serving pilgrims…