Pakistani Umrah Pilgrims Dejected After New Travel Restrictions

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Hundreds of thousands of Pakistani pilgrims will not be able to travel to Saudi Arabia this year after Saudi authorities extended restrictions on travellers from 20 countries, including Pakistan. A large number of Umrah pilgrims from Pakistan travel to Saudi Arabia every year but the number is limited for over a year due to phased … Read more

Saudi Arabia: Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccine For Male, Female Workers

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Saudi Arabia has made it mandatory for all male and female workers in restaurants, cafes, barbershops, and beauty salons.

According to the details, the decision will take effect on Shawwal 1 of this year.

In case of non-compliance with the vaccination instructions, the concerned authorities will have to submit a ‘PCR’ report of coronavirus being negative after every 7 days.

Moreover, the test costs should be paid by the relevant authorities or shop owner.

Earlier, Saudi Arabia’s health ministry had announced that pilgrims who want to perform Hajj this year must receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

According to the details, Saudi Health Minister Tawfiq Al Rabiah has said that participation in the Hajj season will ensure that pilgrims must be vaccinated, as part of the main condition for the pilgrimage. 

“The COVID-19 vaccine is mandatory for those willing to come to the Hajj and will be one of the main conditions (for receiving a permit to come),” a circular signed by the health minister read.

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Dust Storm, Strong Winds Hit Different Parts Of Saudi Arabia

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Houthis Launch Missile Attack On Aramco Oil Plant In Jeddah

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Pakistan Condemns Houthi Attacks On Saudi Arabia: MOFA

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Prince Fahd bin Muhammad bin Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Faisal Al-Saud passes away

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Saudi Arabia to continue with online education until end of school year

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UN Welcomes US Decision to Reverse Terrorist Designation of Houthi Rebels

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Saudi Arabia Calls For Accountability Of Houthis Under International Laws

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Pakistan Condemns Attack On Abha International Airport – MOFA

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Houthi Attack On Saudi Arabia’s Abha Airport Sets Plane On Fire: Arab League

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Almost 2 Million people performed Umrah in past 4 months

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The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques has revealed that almost 7.5 million people performed Umrah and prayed at the Grand Mosque in Makkah during the past four months. According to the statement by the General Presidency, 1.9 million people performed Umrah and 5.5 million people prayed at the mosque between … Read more