Saudi Gazette report MADINAH — The Special Forces for Hajj and Umrah Security in Madinah have completed preparations to receive pilgrims arriving from Makkah after having completed their Hajj rituals.

Around 30,000 Afghan pilgrims successfully completed the Hajj this year, with smooth arrangements and no major incidents reported.

The Ministry of External Affairs of India has denied reports in sections of the media of the Saudi Arabia government temporarily suspending issuance of block work visas for citizens from 14 countries, ...