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Saudi Arabian King Salman. (AFP/File)

May 8th, 2016 - 10:17 GMT

Saudi king overhauls cabinet, appoints new ministers, creates new commissions

Saudi King Salman launched widespread changes across Saudi's cabinet and commissions.

The Grand Mosque in Mecca, filled with worshippers. (AFP/File)

April 20th, 2016 - 07:30 GMT

Saudi launches new security plan at Grand Mosque

The record 14 million visitors to Mecca marks a 40 percent increase from last year. (AFP/File)

July 8th, 2015 - 04:30 GMT

A whole lot of Umrah goin' on: 14 million visit Mecca in 16 days

The Ministry of Haj has warned local Haj companies against running exaggerated advertising campaigns and to refrain from using language that seemingly promotes special or VIP services.

June 5th, 2014 - 01:00 GMT

Better deliver what they promise: Saudi Arabia toughens up requirements for Hajj firms

He said the ministry has approved 53 companies providing Haj services at reduced rates out of 116 which applied for accreditation. “

June 3rd, 2014 - 12:56 GMT

Saudi Arabia to introduce budget friendly Haj options

The new procedure adopted by the Ministry of Haj during the upcoming month of Ramadan is based on grouping Umrah performers into two groups to ensure pilgrims do not exceed the permitted 14 days in the Kingdom

June 11th, 2013 - 09:42 GMT

Umrah operators to lose $1.3bn from 14-day visa limit

The inability of some Haj missions to provide proper accommodation for their pilgrims has led to the appearance of a number of foreign brokers who were renting out buildings on the black market

October 13th, 2011 - 08:42 GMT

Black market thrives as Haj missions fail to find housing