Malaysia is the world's friendliest destination for Muslim travellers, according to a survey released Tuesday, but Japan has shown most improvement as it ramps up efforts to cash in on a growing market.
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KSA prepared to host over 6m Umrah pilgrims
More than six million Muslims from across the globe are expected to perform Umrah next year, according to Haj Minister Bandar Hajjar. He reiterated his ministry’s readiness to host huge numbers of Umrah pilgrims.
Umrah firms need SR2m bank guarantee to serve pilgrims.
All Umrah companies now need to provide the government with a SR2 million bank-guaranteed check if they want to operate in the Kingdom. This is one of several new regulations issued by the government recentl
Limited 15-day Umrah visa remains
The government has rejected calls from local companies and agents abroad to increase the 15-day limit on Umrah visas during Ramadan, as reported in Arab News.
In addition, the government said that it would n
IATO to conduct Managing Committee elections on April 26, 2014
The Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO) has announced that their national Managing Committee elections will be held on April 26, 2014 at The Park, New Delhi. Announcing this at the luncheon meeting organised
DGCA validating new radar at Mumbai airport to enhance passenger safety
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) is in the process of validating the installation of the latest state-of-the-art radar at the Mumbai airport. The radar will help in enhancing passengers' safety and
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