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Saudi prosecutors bring charges over Grand Mosque crane disaster
Those charged included engineers and two officials working for two government bodies in Makkah
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Hajj safety: Riyadh to introduce hi-tech bracelets
99 Pakistanis among 2,070 people died in a crush when thousands converged on a walkway intersection in Makkah last Sep
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50 Saudis detained over 'un-Islamic' necklaces, haircuts
The suspects were detained during a Ramazan crackdown in Makkah
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Iran not to send Hajj pilgrims, blames Saudi
Iranian pilgrims will unfortunately not be able to take part in hajj, says Culture Minister Ali Jannati
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Sun will align directly over Kaaba today
Alignment of the sun over the Kaaba in the Grand Mosque occurs twice every year
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Makkah metro project delayed by financial restructuring: CEO
The planned metro system in Makkah would have 182 kilometres of track and 88 stations
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Saudi policeman shot dead after Makkah raid: ministry
An investigation is under way into the incident
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Umrah visas can now be converted to tourist visas
Programme aims to provide pilgrims with opportunity to see landmarks, historical Islamic sites of the country
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Road to Makkah: The cost of visiting the house of God
Difference in services provided by govt and private schemes spark debate over commercialization of Hajj
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Alcohol, drugs, dancing: 35 arrested for holding 'loud party' near Makkah
The 'Religious Police' seized large quantities of alcohol and drugs at the party and arrested 35
