News Releases 7 Dec 2007 to 29 Feb 2008

29Feb2008Haj through Lens’ Eye (SG)
28Feb2008Saudi-Egyptian coordination on Umrah highlighted
24Feb2008Saudi-Egyptian agreement on Regulations of Hajj and Umrah trips
23Feb2008Gustaf Impressed With Scouts’ Role in Haj (AN)
22Feb2008Workshop on safe operation of Jamarat facility
20Feb2008Saudi Cultural Days Fest opens in Senegal (SG)
19Feb2008Minister attends Saudi cultural days folklore party in Senegal
19Feb2008Saudi ambassador to Egypt meets Egyptian tourism minister
18Feb2008Insurance Firm Offers Coverage for Pilgrims
18Feb2008President of Iran highlights Hajj potential
16Feb2008Saudi Ambassador to Egypt patronizes Hajj, Umrah Services Forum
15Feb2008Epidemiological Monitoring Department to be set up in Kingdom
11Feb2008Visa fees approved for workers serving the Two Holy Mosques in Hajj and Umrah
11Feb2008Nigeria - Mangal Completes Hajj Luggage Operation (AAC)
09Feb2008Upgrading the studios of Holy Haram of Makkah and the Prophet Mosque of Madinah,
07Feb2008Round-the-Clock Work for Mas’a Expansion (SG)
06Feb2008Jeddah-Makkah by Train for SR10 Only (SG)
04Feb2008Governor graces concluding ceremony of Hajj activities
01Feb2008Internet Disruption May Last 10 Days (AN)
31Jan2008Jeddah Cleanup Drive Continues (SG)
31Jan2008Pakistan's PM Soomro to visit Saudi Arabia and Yemen
29Jan2008Makkah Police Report Increase in Crime Rate (A N)
29Jan2008Pakistan's Hajj policy to be announced
28Jan2008Property Prices to Soar Due to Grand Mosque Expansion (AN)
27Jan2008Passports Directorate urges Hajj-visa holders not to stay in Kingdom
26Jan2008Much-Awaited Railway Project on Track (AN)
24Jan2008SRO displays express train project
24Jan2008Post-Hajj flights are completed
23Jan2008'Kaaba' washing ceremony set for Thursday
23Jan2008Governor of Makkah Region chairs meeting
21Jan2008Makkah Governorate gets record SR 925.035 Million projects
20Jan2008Stranded Pilgrims get Relief (SG)
19Jan2008Last batches of Pakistani and Turkish pilgrims leave Madinah
17Jan2008Madinah Hajj Committee issues report on services
17Jan2008Cold weather in the Kingdom (SG)
16Jan2008Philippine Pilgrims Advised Not to Go �TNT’ (AN)
16Jan2008Pilgrim transporation matters discussed
15Jan2008Bush visits King Abdulaziz Historical Center Riyadh
13Jan2008SPA Services during Pilgrimage season
12Jan2008Pilgrims leave Madinah for their countries
12Jan2008Work is underway to implement 4th phase of Jamrat Bridge
12Jan2008Haj Ministry Adopts Tough Rules to End Overstaying (SG)
11Jan2008At Long Last, Saudi TV Gets a Bold Makeover (AN)
11Jan2008Out-of-Date Websites (AN)
10Jan2008Egyptian official hails Saudi Hajj services
09Jan2008Makkah Mosque to Have Room for 500,000 More After New Expansion (AN)
08Jan2008Health Minister complimented by W.H.O. for Epidemic-free Hajj
07Jan2008Report of Madinah Hajj Committee on Pilgrims' status
07Jan2008Cabinet reviews results of Hajj season
06Jan2008Crown Prince hails King's services to Islam, Muslims & Mankind
06Jan2008479,249 pilgrims reach Madinah
06Jan2008British Relief Body Official thanks Saudi King
06Jan2008Expansion of Haram Ordered (AN)
06Jan2008Report on Non-Arab African countries' pilgrims released
05Jan2008More than a million pilgrims leave Kingdom
05Jan2008Governor chairs Hajj Central Committee Meeting
03Jan2008Makkah Police Bust Child Gang Specialized in Robbing Pilgrims (AN)
03Jan20082nd part of Survey on Pilgrims' Impressions completed
03Jan2008King Fahd Complex for Holy Quran excels in its mission
02Jan2008King of Bahrain praises Kingdom for Hajj
02Jan2008Crown Prince Sultan thanks al-Turki and Islamic dignitaries
02Jan2008Prince Abdulaziz bin Majed reiterates the keenness of Saudi officials on safety of pilgrims
02Jan2008Passports department urges pilgrims to return to their homelands
02Jan2008Hectic Days for Madinah Officials Serving Pilgrims (AN)
01Jan2008More than 280,000 pilgrims arrive in Madinah
01Jan2008Haj Efforts Bring Volunteer Work Into Spotlight (AN)
01Jan2008Digital technologies in Hajj lauded
31Dec2007Prince Khalid Al-Faisal receives Hajj Minister
31Dec2007No disruption to PIA schedules (AN)
31Dec2007Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques sends cable of thanks to Hajj Minister
30Dec2007Chief of Saudi Red Crescent Society receives cable of thanks
30Dec2007Governor of Makkah region addresses message
30Dec2007Lebanese Hajj Mission Director praises Saudi Hajj services
30Dec2007Foresight Served Pilgrims Well (SG)
29Dec2007Report on latest status of pilgrims
29Dec2007Report on latest status of pilgrims
29Dec2007Former Priest Describes His �Spiritual Journey’ (A N)
29Dec2007King sends reply cable of thanks to Prince Naif
29Dec2007Heads of Hajj Missions hail Saudi services for Pilgrims
28Dec2007149,207 pilgrims visit Madinah
28Dec2007Undersecretary of Hajj Ministry meets Head of Iraqi Hajj Mission
27Dec2007Head of Egyptian Hajj Mission hails facilities for Pilgrims
27Dec2007159 Indian Pilgrims Stranded for Days (SG)
26Dec2007Saudi boy scouts gear up to serve Pilgrims in Madinah
26Dec2007Iran's President delivers statement on his invitation to perform Hajj
26Dec2007Lebanese Pilgrims hail Saudi accomplishments in Holy Sites
26Dec2007Central Hajj committee daily report
25Dec2007Crown Prince thanks Hajj Minister for services to pilgrims
25Dec2007Hajj Minister receives head of Tunisian Hajj Mission
25Dec2007Red Crescent to Expand Medevac Operations (A N)
24Dec2007Hajj Diary: Serenity and warmth (BBC)
24Dec2007Al-Farsy receives head of British Hajj delegation
24Dec2007Madinah Geared for Post-Hajj Phase
24Dec2007Tawafa Groups Warned Against Airport Dumping (A N)
24Dec2007Ministry of Hajj holds an event in honor of Hajj missions
24Dec2007Hospital Occupancy during Haj Lowest in many Years (SG)
23Dec2007Pilgrims Get Set for Trips Home; Flights Start Tomorrow (A N)
23Dec2007Hajj Minster receives Islamic dignitaries
23Dec2007Haj Operation Huge Success: Prince Naif (A N)
23Dec2007Oglu welcomes the speech of the King
23Dec2007�We’ll Never Forget the Wonderful Experience’(A N)
22Dec2007King's Hajj guests arrive in Madinah
21Dec2007Hajj Media Reports and Conflicting Figures (ASAA)
21Dec2007More than 359,000 heads of sheep and camels slaughtered
21Dec2007Haj Reflections: Saudi Hospitality at Its Best (AN)
20Dec2007National Guard Camp holds open meetings with Pilgrims
20Dec2007Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques holds annual reception party
20Dec2007Bi-lingual DVD Disk on Hajj ready for non-Arab African countries
20Dec2007Record low hospitalized pilgrims reached in this year's Hajj, report
20Dec2007Last day of the Hajj (BBC)
19Dec2007Four government Hajj-related departments hold joint press conference"
19Dec2007King, Crown Prince address Citizens, Pilgrims and Muslims
18Dec2007Assistant Minister of Culture and Information lauds Saudi Radio performance in Hajj
18Dec2007Pilgrims successfully perform Hajj and head for Muzdalifah to stay the night there
18Dec2007Pilgrims start moving towards Arafat
18Dec2007It’s a Sea of Humanity at Mina (AN)
18Dec2007Prince Khalid Al-Faisal affirms smooth ascent of pilgrims on Mount of Arafat
18Dec2007Director of Public Security issues statement
18Dec2007Muslim Pilgrims Mass At Peak Of Haj (NYT)
17Dec2007Thousands Throng Tent City of Mina (AN)
17Dec2007Pilgrims proceed to Mina
17Dec2007Inside the Hajj, with 1m believers (Grd)
17Dec2007Assistant Minister of Culture and Information receives Ministry's guests
17Dec2007Public security makes all required arrangements for Hajj
16Dec2007Minister of Hajj receives Egyptian, Yemeni officials
16Dec2007Minister of Islamic Affairs delivers statement
16Dec2007Prince Turki bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz highlights the media coverage for Hajj
16Dec2007Pilgrims arriving the Kingdom
16Dec2007SPA efforts during the Hajj season
15Dec2007Haj - Symbol of Muslim Unity (AN)
15Dec2007Third phase of Jamrat project completed
15Dec2007Guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques thank the King
15Dec2007Outflow From Madinah Begins (AN)
14Dec2007Jamarat Split into 3 Zones (SG)
14Dec2007Grand Mufti urges Pilgrims to Follow Rules (SG)
14Dec2007Health Precautions for Haj Advised (AN)
14Dec2007Prince Naif conducts inspection tour of holy sites
14Dec2007Ministry Report on Health Services for pilgrims
14Dec2007Hajj free of epidemic of diseases, latest report says
14Dec2007More than 2 million worshippers perform Friday prayers at the Grand Mosque
13Dec2007Mina Contingency Plan Ready, Says Civil Defense Official (AN)
13Dec2007New batch of King's guests for Hajj arrive in Jeddah
13Dec2007New Hajj Terminals to operate according to BOT system
12Dec20071,384,203 pilgrims arrive in Kingdom
12Dec2007Hajj symposium opened
12Dec2007Ministry of Culture and Information gears up for Hajj Season
12Dec2007Kingdom's General Mufti addresses Muslims on the advent of Hajj
12Dec2007Ministry of Transportation implements projects
11Dec2007Prince Khalid al-Faisal inspects King Abdulaziz International Airport
11Dec2007Prince Naif directs hosting 24 families of the martyrs to perform Hajj
10Dec2007Monorails to Ease Pilgrim Transport (AN)
10Dec2007Holy Quran Printing Complex participates in Hajj services
09Dec2007More than 1.1 million pilgrims arrive in Kingdom
09Dec2007Prince Khalid Al-faisal launches Charitable Project
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
07Dec2007Overstayers (AN)
07Dec200710 Fake Haj Offices Busted (SG)