Government | Sunday 27 September, 2015 3:59 am

Pilgrims stream out of Mina as Haj 2015 ends

Pilgrims streamed out of Mina after performing the ritual stoning of the devil for one last time on Saturday. There was no respite from the hot weather and the mercury hovered around 45 degrees Celsius in the afternoon. The pilgrims had poured into the Jamrat Complex since morning to perform the...

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Government | Saturday 26 September, 2015 12:48 pm

Al-Mashaer Train has all but eliminated congestion

Prior to the introduction of Al-Mashaer Train, millions of pilgrims used to be in their buses and other means of transport for hours on end moving form one place to another as part of their Haj rituals.  The announcement of plans to build a series of tunnels, bridges and the holy...

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Government | Saturday 26 September, 2015 4:22 am

Citizen offers free use of taxis to Hajis

A concerned Saudi citizen has joined collective efforts of both the government and private sectors in rendering service to pilgrims in the holy sites.  “The citizen is one among those who have shown to the pilgrims magnanimity and benevolence which are in accordance with the spirit of ...

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Government | Thursday 24 September, 2015 3:25 am

Civil Defense personnel to use electric scooters in Jamrat

Brig. Gen. Nasser Al-Nahari, Commander of the Civil Defense forces in Jamarat, has revealed that electric scooters will be used by Civil Defense Personnel during the Haj season in order to ensure the fast movement of all Haj pilgrims in the Jamrat area for their safety and security, according to...

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Government | Wednesday 23 September, 2015 3:21 am

Additional ADP Patrols at Shopping Areas During Eid Al Adha

The Directorate General of Police Operations at Abu Dhabi Police has called upon members of the community to not hesitate in requesting emergency assistance when needed by calling the Police Operations Rooms (999), or the “Aman” Service (8002626).  The Directorate General has also...

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Government | Wednesday 23 September, 2015 1:06 am

Abu Dhabi Community Police Intensify Preparations for Eid El Adha

The Community Police Department at the Abu Dhabi Police has intensified its foot patrols in various commercial centers and areas of Abu Dhabi in preparation for the Eid El Adha holiday. This measure falls within its strategy to communicate with community members, to resolve any disputes that may...

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Government | Tuesday 22 September, 2015 4:03 pm

Al Ain Traffic Urges Motorists to be Careful During Eid Al Adha Holiday

Lt. Colonel Salah Abdullah Al Hemairi, Chief of the Al Ain Traffic Section at the Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police, said that the section will intensify the efforts in the various internal and external areas of Al Ain during the Eid Al Adha holiday.  Traffic patrols will be...

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Government | Tuesday 22 September, 2015 5:33 am

Journey of faith: Pilgrims begin moving into Mina

As the night wore on Monday, pilgrims started filling into the tent city of Mina. They came in ones and twos, some on foot, some in wheelchairs, many in buses and SUVs arranged by the pilgrim establishments. All roads and highways from Jeddah, Madinah, Riyadh, Dammam, Abha, Jazan and Taif were...

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Government | Tuesday 22 September, 2015 4:37 am

Pilgrims retrace the steps of the Prophet

Muslims performing Haj, the annual pilgrimage, will retrace the steps of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) who performed the ritual more than 1400 years ago. This year, the Haj officially starts on Monday, Sept. 22, the eighth day of Dul Hijjah. Nearly two million pilgrims from around the world ...

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Government | Monday 21 September, 2015 3:28 pm

Eid Al Adha Working Hours Announced for Naturalization and Residency Sector

The work timings during the Eid Al Adha holiday have been announced by the Ministry of Interior, as represented by the Naturalization, Residency and Ports Affairs Sector.  Working hours will be from 10 am to 1 pm Sunday through Thursday in order to complete all general transactions via the...

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