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Footage shows a woman slapping a male security officer in Medina [Screengrab]
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WATCH: Woman slaps Saudi guard at Prophet's Mosque during row

Madinah Police confirmed they responded immediately to a viral video showing a woman slapping a security officer at the Prophet's Mosque.

The New Arab Staff
29 March, 2025
Saudi Arabia launched 'Manara Robot' to help pilgrims with religious questions [Getty]
Ramadan 2025
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AI robot answers Umrah questions at Grand Mosque this Ramadan

The New Arab Staff
08 March, 2025
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Saudi suspends Umrah e-visas for Egyptians following Hajj deaths

The New Arab Staff
26 June, 2024
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Saudi Arabia expels six Iranian journalists ahead of Hajj

The New Arab Staff
30 May, 2024
Iran
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Iranians make 1st Umrah pilgrimage since Saudi ties restored

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
22 April, 2024
Iran Air Airbus A330 Landing
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Iran seeks quick resolution of issue preventing Umrah travel

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
08 January, 2024
Mecca -- getty
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New visa allows Saudis to invite friends for Umrah, tourism

The New Arab Staff
22 July, 2023
Algerians
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Two Algerian pilgrims stabbed to death in Mecca

The New Arab Staff
22 February, 2023
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Yemeni arrested after 'Umrah for Queen Elizabeth II'

The New Arab Staff
13 September, 2022
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Saudi Arabia to permit Umrah pilgrimage on all visa types

The New Arab Staff
14 August, 2022
Muslims attending the Islamic Umrah pilgrimage in 2020.
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Umrah pilgrims flock to Kaaba as Saudi removes barriers

The New Arab Staff
03 August, 2022
A man on hajj taking a selfie while at Mecca's Great Mosque
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Mecca: Saudi Arabia snaps at Kaaba spiritual selfie-takers

The New Arab Staff
26 April, 2022
Egypt opens Rafah Crossing [Anadolu]
Gaza
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Gazan pilgrims head to Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah

Sally Ibrahim
15 March, 2022
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Saudi Arabia cancels Umrah host visas amid anti-Covid rules

The New Arab Staff
25 February, 2022
Hajj police kaaba
Mecca
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Saudi Arabia updates Covid regulations for pilgrims to Mecca

The New Arab Staff
08 February, 2022
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Saudi TV anchor says she was sexually harassed in Mecca

The New Arab Staff
12 January, 2022
prophet's mosque medina
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Saudi Arabia makes visits to Prophet's tomb for men only

The New Arab Staff
10 January, 2022
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Saudi cancels 14-day waiting period for Umrah pilgrims

The New Arab Staff
25 October, 2021
Umrah 2021
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Saudi authorities restrict Umrah pilgrimage in COVID caution

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The New Arab

09 July, 2021
Mecca [AFP]
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'Immunised' Muslim pilgrims in Mecca as Ramadan begins

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
14 April, 2021
Saudi Covid umrah [AFP/Getty]
Vaccine
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Saudi Arabia to forbid non-vaccinated pilgrims from performing Umrah

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
05 April, 2021