News Releases 28 Aug to 14 Dec 2007

14Dec2007Ministry Report on Health Services for pilgrims
14Dec2007Grand Mufti urges Pilgrims to Follow Rules (SG)
14Dec2007Jamarat Split into 3 Zones (SG)
14Dec2007Health Precautions for Haj Advised (AN)
13Dec2007New Hajj Terminals to operate according to BOT system
13Dec2007New batch of King's guests for Hajj arrive in Jeddah
13Dec2007Mina Contingency Plan Ready, Says Civil Defense Official (AN)
12Dec20071,384,203 pilgrims arrive in Kingdom
12Dec2007Kingdom's General Mufti addresses Muslims on the advent of Hajj
12Dec2007Hajj symposium opened
12Dec2007Ministry of Transportation implements projects
12Dec2007Ministry of Culture and Information gears up for Hajj Season
11Dec2007Prince Naif directs hosting 24 families of the martyrs to perform Hajj
11Dec2007Prince Khalid al-Faisal inspects King Abdulaziz International Airport
10Dec2007Monorails to Ease Pilgrim Transport (AN)
10Dec2007Holy Quran Printing Complex participates in Hajj services
09Dec2007Prince Khalid Al-faisal launches Charitable Project
09Dec2007More than 1.1 million pilgrims arrive in Kingdom
09Dec2007Thousands of pilgrims visit Mosques in Madinah
08Dec2007One Million Quran copies available at Holy Mosque in Makkah
08Dec2007Jamrat Bridge’s Third Phase Completion to Ease Ritual (AN)
08Dec2007King approves hosting of Muslim MPs for Hajj by Shoura Council
07Dec200710 Fake Haj Offices Busted (SG)
07Dec2007Prince Khalid to inspect the Holy Places
07Dec2007Overstayers (AN)
06Dec2007KSA to host 1.5 million pilgrims from abroad (SG)
06Dec2007Panel Formed to Track Down Fake Haj Firms (SG)
06Dec2007Nigeria: Hajj - Saudis Close Jeddah Airport Dec 14 (A. A)
05Dec2007Panel of Commanders address press on Hajj Traffic Plan
05Dec2007Officers unveil traffic movement plan during Hajj (AN)
04Dec2007Additional Measures in Place to Ensure Pilgrim Safety (AN)
03Dec2007Prince Mishaal opens Tuesday Forum on Hajj researches
03Dec2007Vice Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Chairs Cabinet's Session
02Dec2007Al-Noor Specialist Hospital gears up for Hajj Season
02Dec2007Revenues of Hajj & Umrah sector to reach up to SR 9 Billion
02Dec2007Jeddah Islamic seaport completes preparations for Hajj
02Dec2007King to host 1000 pilgrims
02Dec2007Hajj Minister receives British Ambassador
02Dec2007Ministry of Hajj official tours 112 Field Service Groups
01Dec2007570,480 pilgrims arrive so far in Kingdom for Hajj
30Nov2007SAA to transport more than one million pilgrims
30Nov2007New HQ for Central Haj Panel (AN)
28Nov2007IANM to Host 110 New Muslims for Pilgrimage (AN)
28Nov2007Expansion Projects of Two Holy Mosques serve Islam and Muslims
28Nov2007Control and Investigation Board prepares for pilgrims' service
27Nov2007Minister of Health speaks on Pilgrims' medical and preventive services
27Nov2007Health Minister chairs meeting of health Hajj committees
26Nov2007Health Minister chairs meeting of health Hajj committees
24Nov2007Free Inquiry Phone Center for Pilgrims launched
24Nov2007First batch of Iranian Pilgrims leaves for Saudi Arabia
24Nov2007Hajj Guides Plan launched
24Nov2007Officials Gear up for Hajj Season
23Nov2007Committee discusses Plans for Hajj Season
22Nov2007Experiencing Hajj (Daily Star, BD)
21Nov2007Muslims warned over Hajj pilgrimages con (Burnley Express)
21Nov2007Governor of Makkah chairs Hajj meeting
20Nov2007Prince Abdulaziz bin Majed chairs Hajj meeting
19Nov2007Mina Towers Ready to Receive Pilgrims
19Nov2007Pilgrims reception arrangements completed at Prophet's Mosque
17Nov2007Official inspects Miqat Mosques' preparations for pilgrims
17Nov2007More Space for Women at Prophet’s Mosque (AN)
17Nov2007Khalid Al-Faisal chairs Central Hajj Committee Meeting
16Nov2007Central Hajj Committee holds a meeting in Makkah
15Nov2007A record 10,700 Chinese Muslims to perform Hajj
15Nov2007Two Azerbaijani Pilgrims arrive on-foot enroute to Makkah
14Nov2007Nearly half the hotels in Makkah have been denied Civil Defense permits (AN)
13Nov2007Pilgrims begin arriving in Holy City of Makkah
12Nov2007PIA's First Hajj flight leaves for Jeddah on Wednesday
12Nov2007Sacrificial Meat Project Successful, Says IDB Chief (AN)
12Nov2007Saudi Ambassador bids farewell to 1st batch of Indian Pilgrims
11Nov2007Kashmir's first Haj flight leaves for Jeddah (ET)
11Nov2007259 Campsites Allocated for Local Pilgrims (AN)
11Nov2007First batch of Haj pilgrims leaves for Saudi Arabia (H)
11Nov2007First Group Of Malaysian Haj Leaves For Holy Land (BRN.com)
10Nov2007Prince Khalid chairs meeting
09Nov2007Qur’anic Ringtones Haram(AN)
08Nov2007Official Outlines Plan for Zamzam Distribution in Haj (AN)
07Nov2007King, Pope Stress Peace, Justice (AN)
05Nov2007Preparatory Hajj committees hold meeting
05Nov2007Haj Preparations under Way for Indian Pilgrims (SG)
04Nov2007Iraqi official lauds Saudi Hajj services
04Nov2007Khudam ul Hajjaj’s selection soon (TN, P)
03Nov2007Saudia to transport Algerian pilgrims
02Nov2007The first Hajj flight on Nov 13
02Nov2007Rogue travel agents cheat British pilgrims to Makkah (Ind)
31Oct20071st Tourism Forum of Islamic countries concluded
31Oct2007Saudi King, British Queen address Banquet
31Oct2007Minister of Hajj receives OIC SG
30Oct2007Civil Defense Command reviews Hajj preparations
29Oct2007Prince Naif chairs meeting of Supreme Hajj Committee
29Oct2007IDB's Delegation visits Egypt
29Oct2007Umrah Rush Over, Makkah Calms Down Till Haj (AN)
28Oct2007Five airlines including Saudia to arrange Pakistani Pilgrims travel
28Oct2007British Officials welcome Saudi King's visit to Britain 5 London
27Oct2007Second Phase of Jamrat Bridge to be ready for Hajj
27Oct2007UAE official lauds Saudi Arabia's facilities for pilgrims
27Oct2007Tunisia studies new travel scheme for Umrah performers
25Oct2007First Hajj flight of Biman November 12 (TNN Bangladesh)
24Oct2007Yemeni Minister of Endowments and Guidance Meets Saudi Consul General
24Oct2007Yemeni Minister of Endowments and Guidance Meets Saudi Consul General
23Oct2007Issuing of Umra Visas 2008
23Oct2007Liberia: President Sirleaf Sets Up National Hajj Committee (AllAfrica.com)
22Oct2007Pakistan starts Hajj flights from 13 November
21Oct2007King lays foundation stone for KAUST
21Oct2007Shoura Council commends Government on services to Umrah performers
20Oct2007Awareness campaign for Hajj starts in Tunisia
18Oct2007Azerbaijani pilgrims to leave for Hajj on December 3 (APA)
19Oct20071,715 Hajj applicants asked to get clearance from Nadra (T N Pak)
16Oct2007Scale of UK Zamzam Racket Raises Alarm (Arab News)
16Oct2007Old Jeddah’s Cultural Village (A A)
12Oct2007King Urges Muslims to Stand United (Arab News)
11Oct2007Dr Asghar highlights the decision of King Abdullah pertaining to the Prophet's Mosque
10Oct2007Prince Naif Meets Hajj Minister
10Oct2007Holy Quran Recitation concluded
09Oct2007Prophet's Mosque Now Open 24-7
08Oct2007Pilgrims Barred From Bringing in Foodstuffs
08Oct2007Hajj Minister speaks on services to Umrah performers
07Oct2007King of Jordan Arrives in Madinah
07Oct2007Crown Prince Sultan holds reception
07Oct2007King Abdullah II of Jordan leaves
07Oct2007Successful Cardiac Surgery Performed for a Briton on a Umrah Mission
05Oct2007King Abdullah II of Jordan to perform Umrah
04Oct2007Best facilities to be ensured for Hajjis in S. Arabia, says PM (Pulse)
04Oct200720,000 Jobs in Makkah for Haj (SG)
04Oct2007Iraqi vice President to visit the Kingdom
04Oct2007Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Receives Comoros' President, Hajj Minister, Officials
04Oct2007Woodbridge - State Seeks Hajj Refunds (NYT)
03Oct2007Doctors Tell of Ramadan Spike in Accidents (A N)
03Oct2007Pakistan PM hails Saudi King's keenness in ensuring proper facilities for pilgrims
03Oct2007Prince Rasheed of Morocco arrives in Jeddah
01Oct2007Malaysian Prime Minister to visit Saudi Arabia
30Sep2007Egyptian Tourism Minister Praises Saudi Embassy
30Sep2007Prince Naif speaks on importance of tourism investment
30Sep2007Umrah Visas Issuance for Current Season Concluded
29Sep2007Foreign visitors warned of over-staying in Kingdom
23Sep2007New Era of Development for two Holy Mosques
21Sep2007Expansion project at the two Holy Mosques
21Sep2007New hospitals to be open
21Sep2007Roads in the Kingdom
20Sep2007Egypt's Umrah program successful, minister says
19Sep2007King Fahd Holy Quran Printing Complex produces more than 206 million publications
18Sep2007'Zamzam' water supply boosted
16Sep2007Minister of Islamic Affairs chairs Ministry's Higher Hajj Committee meeting
15Sep2007Pakistan PM hails Saudi King's leadership in facilitating pilgrim services
13Sep2007Pakistan’s Religious Affairs Ministry Conducts Hajj Ballot
11Sep2007Saudi Envoy speaks at National Day reception in Islamabad
11Sep2007Minister of Hajj receives Eritrean Ambassador
09Sep2007President of Senegal arrives in Madinah
09Sep2007Central Hajj Committee holds meeting
08Sep2007President Wade arrives in Jeddah for Umrah
06Sep2007Senegalese President to arrive in Jeddah
05Sep2007Hajj Minister receives General President of Turkish Religious Affairs
05Sep2007Luggage Storage Facility Planned Near Jamrat Bridge
04Sep2007Health Ministry Readies Contingency Plan for Hajj
03Sep2007Minister of Hajj receives French Ambassador
02Sep2007Minister of Higher Education signs contract
01Sep2007Higher Education Ministry funds Hajj Research Center
29Aug2007Makkah Governor receives CITC officials
29Aug2007Governmental bodies complete Ramadan preparations
28Aug2007Ministry of Hajj declares three year moratorium on the appointment of any new travel agencies abroad