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Abu Dhabi-based driver among victims in Saudi bus crash

His brother confirmed that he had left for Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah on November 9.

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Tragic Madinah bus accident: 45 dead, including long-time Abu Dhabi driver

Saudi bus crash: Family loses 18 across 3 generations

The loss spanned three generations, including relatives who had flown in from the US

Hyderabad: 18 members of a family among Saudi bus fire victims

Saudi bus crash: 45 dead, 1 survives; list of victims

Bus crashed near Mufrihat as pilgrims were travelling from Makkah to Madinah

The bus with 46 people onboard was travelling from Mecca to Medina when the incident happened on the highway.

Saudi bus accident kills 45: How one Indian survived

Sole survivor, 24, from Hyderabad, was near the driver when the bus hit a diesel tanker

Mohammed Abdul Shoiab is receiving treatment in hospital, Sajjanar said.

How UAE residents can plan Umrah in 2025

New rules for visas, accommodation, vaccinations and land travel for Umrah

Key updates for UAE residents performing Umrah this year, from visa applications to accommodation and health guidelines.

Saudi Arabia opens Hajj registration via Nusuk platform

The Nusuk Hajj is the only authorised channel under the Direct Hajj Program

The ministry noted that the current phase focuses solely on account registration, while package selection and booking will be announced later.

New rules: Saudi Arabia revises Umrah visa regulations

The new policy will come into effect next week

Umrah visa to be cancelled if unused after 30 days

Record 11.7 million pilgrims perform Umrah in one month

Surge in numbers reflects Kingdom’s enhanced digital services, growing accessibility

The report shows that over 1.5 million of the pilgrims came from outside the Kingdom.

Weekend Digest: Ramadan, Umrah, Salik updates and more

Here’s your roundup of the top trending stories making headlines this weekend

Your guide to the biggest stories making waves this weekend

All visa holders can now perform Umrah: Hajj ministry

Personal, family, tourist, transit, work visas and more now eligible for Umrah

Saudi Arabia allows all visa holders to perform Umrah, ministry confirms

Over 52m worshippers visit Mecca, Medina during Safar

Pilgrim numbers surge at two holy mosques as umrah season grows by 10%

Umrah pilgrims throng the courtyard around the Holy Kaaba at the Grand Mosque.

Pilgrims urged not to linger at Black Stone

Tawaf flows safely when pilgrims simply gesture toward sacred stone, authorities say

The ministry stressed that Tawaf does not require touching or kissing the Black Stone.

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