Today is the meeting of 'Arafah.
The pilgrims, who stayed in Mina last night, will arrive in Arafa before noon today.
Arafa has all the facilities for pilgrims.
Meanwhile, the ceremony of changing the veil of the Holy Kaaba took place last night.
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The Number Of New Kovid Patients In Saudi Arabia Is Declining Sharply
The Number Of New Kovid Patients In Saudi Arabia Is Declining Sharply. Today, Less Than 1800 Positive Cases Have Been Reported. There Are So Many New Cases In 62000 Tests. At The Same Time, The Number Of Survivors Is Rising. The Number Of Patients Who Have Been Receiving Saudi Relief For Days Has Continued To Decline. Today, For The First Time Since The Spread Of The Disease Was Brought Under Control, The Number Of Positive Cases Has Come Down To Less Than 1,800. The Death Toll Has Also Dropped Dramatically Today. Twenty-seven People Were Killed In Different Provinces.
The Highest Death Toll Was 11 In Riyadh. More Positive Cases Were Reported In Huff Today. For 160 People. Riyadh And Mecca Are The Other Cities Where More Than 100 New Cases Have Been Reported. With This, The Total Number Of Patients In The Country Crossed Two Lakh And Seventy Two Thousand. The Increase In The Number Of Survivors Continued Today. Today, More Than 2,900 People Have Been Cured. Riyadh Has The Highest Number Of 320 Cases. More Than 100 People Have Been Cured Today In Abha, Dammam, Jeddah And Huff. With This, The Number Of People Who Got Rid Of The Disease Crossed Two Lakh And Twenty Eight Thousand. The Number Of People In The Intensive Care Unit Has Dropped To Less Than 2,100. The Total Number Of Tests Crossed Thirty-two Quarters.
SAUDI SECURITY ARRESTS 244 FOR ILLEGALLY ENTERING PILGRIM SITE
Hajj security forces arrested 244 people trying to enter the holy sites illegally, state news agency SPA reported.
“The security men have created a tight security cordon in and around the holy sites to enforce these regulations and catch the violators,” a security spokesman said as he urged people to avoid entering the holy premises without a permit.
Approximately 1,000 pilgrims will converge on the Mina Valley outside Makkah on Wednesday to begin their spiritual journey, in comparison to almost 2.5 million in 2019.
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced in June that it was severely limiting the number of pilgrims this year to preserve global public health in the face of the ongoing coronavirus threat.
THE JOURNEY BEGINS: 1,000 PILGRIMS ARRIVE IN MINA FOR FIRST DAY OF HAJJ
About 1,000 Pilgrims Converge On The Mina Valley Outside Makkah On Wednesday To Begin Their Spiritual Journey Of A Lifetime.
The Day Of Tarwiyah (Fetching Water) Marks The Beginning Of Hajj. There Are No Major Rituals, So The Pilgrims Will Spend Their Time Praying And Reflecting Until Sunrise On Thursday.
Mina, 7 Km Northeast Of The Grand Mosque In Makkah And Within Its Boundaries, Would Normally Be The Site Of The World’s Largest Tent City, Accommodating About 2.5 Million Pilgrims.
However, Hajj Participation Is Restricted This Year To Curb The Spread Of The Coronavirus Pandemic, And The Pilgrims Are All Saudis Or Expatriates Who Live In The Kingdom.
Those Selected To Take Part In This Year’s Hajj Were Subject To Temperature Checks And Placed In Quarantine As They Began Arriving In Makkah, And Health Workers Sanitized Their Luggage.
Health And Safety Staff With Disinfectant Cleaned The Area Around The Kaaba, The Structure At The Center Of The Grand Mosque Draped In Gold-embroidered Cloth Toward Which Muslims Around The World Pray.
Hajj Authorities Have Cordoned The Kaaba This Year, And Pilgrims Will Not Be Allowed To Touch It, To Limit The Chances Of Infection. They Have Also Set Up Dedicated Health Centers, Mobile Clinics And Ambulances To Care For The Pilgrims, Who Will Be Required To Wear Masks And Observe Social Distancing.
All Pilgrims Were Required To Be Tested For Coronavirus Before They Arrived In Makkah, And They Will Be Quarantined After The Pilgrimage.
They Were Given Amenity Kits That Include Sterilized Pebbles For The Jamarat Stoning Ritual, Disinfectants, Masks, A Prayer Rug And The Ihram, The Seamless White Garment Worn By Pilgrims.
“there Are No Security-related Concerns In This Pilgrimage, But It Is To Protect Pilgrims From The Danger Of The Pandemic,” Said Khalid Bin Qarar Al-harbi, Saudi Arabia’s Director Of Public Security.
On Thursday The Pilgrims Will Travel To Arafat To Listen To The Sermon, The Pinnacle Of Hajj. They Then Go To Muzdalifah And Stay Overnight, Before Returning To Mina For The Jamarat Ritual.
Among The Pilgrims In Mina On Tuesday Were Zaker Kareem And Saifullah Al-mohammedani, Two Iranian Friends Who Met At University In Madinah 6 Years Ago And Live In The Kingdom. Al-mohammedani Is Finishing His Last Year At University. They Both Registered Their Names On The Hajj Portal At The Same Time.
6 Month Passport Validity Must For Issuing Exit Visa Or Re entry Visa
6 Month Passport Validity Must For Issuing Exit Visa Or Re entry Visa
Javasat said in response to a Saudi citizen's inquiry that domestic workers must have a deadline in their passports to be granted a final exit.
The Saudi citizen said that he was planning to give a final exit to the Bangladeshi maid whose passport had expired and would send her back home next month.
In response, the Javasat Directorate clarified that the worker whose passport has expired cannot be given a final exit and his passport must be renewed before approaching the final exit.
Mandatory e-payment in nine areas In Saudi From Today
Commerce Ministry spokesman Abdurrahman Al-Hussein said the e-payment system was made mandatory from yesterday in nine areas of operation, including buffets, restaurants and coffee shops. The online network connects restaurants, popular (local) cafes, buffets, food vendors, food preparation companies, juice and ice cream shops, seafood shops, fast food restaurants and coffee shops into nine regions.
The ministry had earlier said that the e-payment system was mandatory for car repair workshops, establishments, laundries and barber shops, including ladies' beauty parlors, bazaars, mini-markets, petrol banks, car workshops, spare parts shops and vehicle upholstery works. The National Anti-Benami Program said that users can lodge complaints about companies that do not provide e-payment facility by calling 1900 or through an app launched by the Ministry of Commerce.
The e-payment system will be mandatory from August 25 in all retail establishments where e-payment system is not already mandatory. With this, the introduction of e-payment system will be mandatory in all businesses across the country. E-payment systems are being made mandatory with the aim of ending the benami business trend.
E-payment systems are enforced in businesses in collaboration with the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority, the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Municipal and Rural Affairs, the National Anti-Benami Business Program, the Small and Medium Enterprises Authority and Mada, the Saudi online payment network.
Saudi Arabia,Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain await two way approval for flights to India
The air bubble between India and the UAE under which two-way flights operated between the two countries ended today, as air bubbles are time-bound, limited agreement.
It is not immediately known whether the agreement will be extended or whether a new one will be signed in August.
Meanwhile, two-way flight agreements with other Gulf countries — Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia — are awaited. Demands are soaring for resuming two-way normal operations between India and Gulf countries.
However, signing these air bubbles does not only depend only on India. It also depends on the travel restrictions imposed in the countries.
Among the Gulf countries, only the UAE has opened its airports. The other Gulf countries have entry restrictions, not applicable to humanitarian, repatriation flights like those under Vande Bharat Mission.
SAUDI ARABIA EXTENDS IQAMA PERIOD FOR FOREIGNERS
In Saudi Arabia, The Process Of Renewing Foreigners' Residency Documents For Free For Another Three Months Has Begun. The Saudi Javasat Community Renews Residence Permits For Those Staying In The Country And Abroad. The Saudi Ruler Announced The Second Phase Of The Waiver Earlier This Month In The Wake Of The Coup.
Saudi Javasat Has Launched A Campaign To Extend The Iqama Period Of Those Staying In Saudi Arabia For Another Three Months Free Of Charge. Currently, Those In The Country And Those Stranded Abroad Are Starting To Benefit. Those Who Renew For Free For Three Months During The Initial Phase Of Kovid Will Also Get The Benefit In The Second Phase. In Addition, New Entrants Also Get Renewals For Three Months.
Benefit Began To Accrue To Those Who Had Expired And Those Who Were About To Expire. Those Who Have Already Renewed Also Get An Extra Three Months. There Are Indications That More People Will Benefit In The Coming Days. But The Javasat Faction Has Not Issued Any Explanation In This Regard.
Start Free renewal of iqamas for Inside And Outside forefingers in saudi
Jeddah: Iqamas of Inside And Outside forefingers in saudi have been renewed for three months free of charge. Iqamah is renewed automatically.
The renewal of iqamas for foreign workers is part of a series of benefits announced by the Saudi government to alleviate crises in the private sector in the context of Corona.
Saudi officials have said they will automatically renew iqamas, re - entry visas for re-entrants and visiting visas for those stranded.
In the last few days, the renewal of the iqamas of some within Saudi Arabia has begun. Today, the Iqamah period of some expatriate friends who went on holiday from Saudi Arabia has been renewed.
Thousands of Saudi expatriates have gone on leave in the hope that their expired re - entry visas will be automatically renewed once the renewal of their iqamas is completed. At the same time, the re-entry visas for domestic workers and family visa holders will be renewed through Abshir, officials said.
Saudi Re-entry Visas Automatically Renewed; Renewed Also After 60 Days Expire
Jeddah: The Saudi Ministry Of Interior Has Announced The Introduction Of An Automatic Renewal System For Iqama And Re-entry. An Expatriate Friend, Who Arrived In The Country On A Re-entry Visa And Spent 60 Days As A Visa Expiration, Informed Us Along With Mukhim Print That His Re-entry Visa Had Been Renewed. He Has The Profession Of A Domestic Worker.
He Was Issued A Re - Entry Visa On February 15 And Returned Home The Day After His 90 - Day Leave. His Re-entry Visa Expired In Mid-may. But 70 Days Later, Javasat Renewed His Re-entry Visa For Three Months From The Expiration Date.
Earlier, Javasat Had Officially Announced On The Abshir Platform That Re-entry Visas For Domestic Workers And Family Visa Holders Could Be Renewed Through Abshir For A Fee-free Fee.
At The Time Of Renewal Through Abshir, It Was Stipulated That The Re-entry Visa Should Not Exceed 60 Days After Expiration. However, The Above Experience Shows That Domestic Workers Who Renew 60 Days After The Expiry Of The Re-entry Visa Are Automatically Renewed.
It Is Understood That The System Of Automatic Renewal Of Iqamas And Re-entries Will Be Done In Stages. Therefore, It Is To Be Hoped That In The Near Future All Those Who Are Eligible Will Receive This Benefit.
RE-ENTRY OF EXPATRIATES FROM SAUDI ARABIA BEGAN TO BE EXTENDED; FOR DEPENDENT VISA HOLDERS IN THE FIRST PHASE
With the cancellation of flights from Saudi Arabia, the re-entry of foreigners who could not return began to be extended. Re-entry of dependent visa holders will be extended. The re-entry of those stranded abroad on domestic visas has also been extended. Others may be renewed in the coming days. But no official explanation has been released. Most re-entry deadlines are August 20. However, it is not clear whether the flight will resume from that day.
So far, the re-entry period has been extended automatically. Those who do not get it can try via Abshir in the coming days. Earlier, the Javasat or Passport Department had announced that the iqama period of foreigners would be renewed. More information on this may be available in the coming days. It is hoped that they too will have the opportunity to renew their re-entry after renewing their Iqama.
Meanwhile, the Iqama period of those in Saudi Arabia is being extended for three months free of charge. Last time, most people got their iqama period extended for free for three months. Those who did not get the extension then can now get the extension of Iqama for free. Iqama in this category has also been extended to those who have expired. Currently, those in this category who have renewed their iqama have also received an additional three months. It is unknown at this time what he will do after leaving the post.
FEES REQUIRED TO EXTEND THE RE-ENTRY FOR FOREIGNERS WHO OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY
With the cancellation of flights from Saudi Arabia, the re-entry of foreigners who could not return could be extended. Re-entries of workers and their dependents will be renewed through Abshir. There are currently two conditions for renewing a re-entry:
1. Re-entry can now be extended to those who have completed Iqama. Iqamah must also have a validity period until the re-entry is extended.
2. The period of re-entry should not exceed 60 days.
3. Payment must be made to extend re-entry. The fee for a single re-entry is 100 riyals. The multiple entry fee is 200 riyals. These can be buried through Sadad. After this, the re-entry has to be renewed through Abshir. The method for this is as follows:
1. Login to Abshir after paying the re-entry renewal fee.
2. Select Sponsorship Services in Abshir.
3. In the Sponsored Services option, click on the Visa Extension Service option. This will extend the re-entry.
Earlier, the Javasat or Passport Department had announced that the iqama period of foreigners would be renewed. More information on this may be available in the coming days. It is hoped that they too will have the opportunity to renew their re-entry after this.
Meanwhile, the Iqama period of those in Saudi Arabia is being extended for three months free of charge. Last time, most people got their iqama period extended for free for three months. Those who did not get the extension then can now get the extension of Iqama for free. Iqama in this category has also been extended to those who have expired. But it is not clear whether those who have been given three months extension earlier will get the benefit again. Javasat has not released any new information regarding the extension of the Iqama period.
IN SAUDI ARABIA, FREE THREE-MONTH IQAMA RENEWAL PROGRAM HAS BEGUN
The Saudi government's plan to extend the free Iqamah for another three months has come into effect. In the wake of Kovid, the Saudi government announced on July 5 that the iqama would be extended for another three months. However, the explanation was that the benefit was currently only available to those outside the country. At the same time, the iqama of those within Saudi Arabia has been renewed free of charge since last day. Companies with few workers have begun to renew their iqama. At the same time, the period of iqama for those outside the country had already been extended.
The re-entry of foreigners has been renewed in the same pattern. There is no need to apply through Abshir to renew the iqama of those inside Saudi. Iqama is automatically renewed. The iqama renewal process will proceed in stages.
possible to renew Iqama from outside Saudi Arabia? Jawazat responds
The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) explained on its "Twitter" official account that the scale of the possibility of renewing the residence permit (Iqama), if it ends if it is outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Jawazat in the Kingdom said that the validity of the exit re-entry visa will be extended automatically in coordination with the National Information Center (NIC) for all expatriates covered by the generous order, which ends during the period of suspension of entry and exit from the Kingdom.
The General Directorate of Passports confirmed that extending the validity of expired residencies (Iqamas) for expatriates, who are included in the matter, who are outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on an exit re-entry visa, during the period of suspension of entry and exit from the Kingdom.
16 PEOPLE WERE FINED 160,000 RIYALS FOR ENTERING INTO HOLY SITES WITHOUT PERMIT
The Spokesperson For The Saudi Public Security Announced That During The Past 7 Days, A Fine Of 160,000 Riyals Imposed On 16 People, Amounting To "10,000" Riyals Each, For Violating The Entry Of Holy Sites Without Permission During The Current Hajj Season.
He Said That The Penalties Imposed For Violations Of Entry Into The Holy Sites Of "Mina, Muzdalifah, Arafat" Without Permit Were Issued From The Competent Authority, Starting From The Date Of 28th Dhu Al Qaidah 1441 Until The End Of The 4th Day Of Dhu Al Hijjah, Against 16 Violators, By Fining Each Of Them The Amount Of 10,000 Riyals. Recommend : No Government Official To Perform Hajj This Year
- The Spokesperson Called On All Citizens And Resident Expatriates To Strictly Follow The Hajj Instructions, Stressing That The Security Men Impose A Tight Security Cordon On The Holy Sites To Implement The Instructions And Control The Violators.
courtesy:https://www.saudi-expatriates.com/
IS A DRIVING LICENSE MANDATORY TO BUY A CAR IN SAUDI ARABIA?
Driving License Is Mandatory In Saudi Arabia For The Purchase Of The Vehicle?
The Answer Is That It Is Mandatory If You Are A Foreigner Living In Saudi. At The Same Time, The Department Of Traffic Clarifies That This Provision Does Not Apply To Saudi Citizens.
Vehicle Showrooms Also State That Expatriates Must Have A Driver's License In Order To Obtain Ownership Of Vehicles. If The Expatriate Family Has Less Than Five Members, They Will Not Be Able To Buy Seven-seater Vehicles And Vans.
Driving Without A Driver's License Currently Carries A Fine Of 150 Riyals To 300 Riyals. Earlier, He Was Fined 1,000 Riyals And Jailed For Seven Days.
MORE THAN 6,000 SAUDI PHARMACISTS ARE EXPECTED TO FIND EMPLOYMENT IN THE FIRST PHASE OF THE SAUDIISATION PROJECT
Riyadh: More Than 6,000 Saudi Pharmacists Are Expected To Find Employment In The First Phase Of The Saudiisation Project, According To A Member Of The Pharmacy Committee At The Jeddah Chamber Of Commerce. Anas Hassan Saraa Said. It Is Estimated That There Are Tens Of Thousands Of Pharmacies Operating In Different Parts Of The Country. Of These, About 30,000 Pharmacists Are Employed.
Currently, There Are 3,000 Unemployed Saudi Pharmacists In The Country. The New Decision Will Help Provide Employment To So Many People Immediately. Every Year, A Thousand New Pharmacists Complete Their Studies And Are Released. The New Decision Will Help Provide Employment To A Good Percentage Of Them.
There Are 30 Pharmacy Colleges In Saudi Arabia. In Addition To Those Studying At These Places, Many Are Also Pursuing Pharmacy Courses At Foreign Universities With Government Scholarships. The Corona Crisis Has Affected The Pharmaceutical Sector As Much As Any Other. Many Large Firms Have Begun To Reconsider Their Marketing Policies And The Number Of Branches They Reduce. It Is Now Difficult To Determine To What Extent These Moves Will Affect Employment In The Pharmacy Sector. In Addition To Pharmacies, Job Opportunities In Hospitals, Labs, Nutrition Companies And Cosmetics Companies Are A Source Of Great Hope For Pharmacists. Anas Hassan Saraa Said.
The 50 Per Cent Saudiisation Of The Pharmaceutical Sector Is Being Implemented In Two Phases As Part Of An Earlier Agreement Between The Ministry Of Health, The Human Resource Development Fund And The Saudi Council Of Chambers To Saudiize 40,000 Jobs In The Private Health Sector. The Ministry Of Manpower And Social Development Will Take All Necessary Steps To Ensure That The Saudiization Decisions Are Complied With By The Private Sector. The Ministry Has Warned That It Will Take Punitive Action Against Institutions That Violate The Saudi Decision.
The Decision To Implement Nationalization In The Pharmacy Sector Applies To Ten Professions In The Sector. Pharmacists, Toxicologists, Chemical Medicine Specialists, Natural Medicine Specialists, Laboratory Science Instructors, Pharmacy Trainers, Medicine Consultants, General Pharmacologists, Serological Specialists And Bacteriologists.
He Said The Decision Applies To All Related Organizations, Including Health Centers, Clinics, Medical Companies, Hospitals, Pharmacies, Insurance Companies, Sales Outlets, Medical Supply Companies, Pharmaceutical Companies, Scientific Offices, Distribution Companies, Importers, And Drug Warehouses.
THE QUARANTINE BEGAN IN MAKKAH FOR THE PILGRIMS
Makkah: A Five-day Quarantine Has Started In Makkah From Yesterday For Pilgrims Performing Hajj This Year. Abdul Fattah Mushat Said. Pilgrims Will Stay In The Quarantine At Centers Set Up By The Ministry Of Health In Makkah Until Dulhaj 8. All Pilgrims Are Compelled To Wear E-bangles To Ensure Compliance With The Home Quarantine. All Other Health And Safety Precautions Have Been Taken To Ensure A Safe Hajj.
A Coordinator Has Been Appointed For Each Group Of Pilgrims. He Said That The Ministry Of Hajj And Umrah Has Been Implementing Projects Related To The Organization Of Hajj For A Long Time. Abdul Fattah Mushat Said.
Hajj And Umrah Ministry Undersecretary Dr. Mohammad Al-hashimi Said That The Hajj Pilgrims Were Quarantined In Hotels In Makkah Prepared By The Ministry Of Health. Hussein Al-sharif Said. All Pilgrims Stay In Separate Rooms. The Quarantine Has Been Applied To Hotels In Makkah For Those Who Have Not Yet Been Diagnosed With Coronavirus. The First Group Of Pilgrims Arrived At Hotels In Makkah Yesterday And In Minneapolis. The First Group Of Pilgrims Reached Makkah Yesterday Afternoon.
The Second Phase Will Receive Pilgrims From Sick Corona Patients, Including Health Workers And Security Guards. They Will Be Received From Dulhaj 7 Onwards. At Dulhaj 8, Everyone Will Return To Mina. A Separate Plan Has Been Prepared For Each Of These Stages, Following Protocols To Ensure The Safety Of The Pilgrims. Samples Of All Pilgrims Arriving In The First Phase Will Be Collected By The Ministry Of Health For Testing. He Said That The Pilgrims Will Be Made Aware Of The Health Guidelines To Be Followed In Connection With Tawaf Al-khudum And Sa'i. Hussein Al-sharif Said.
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