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Arabian Business
13-04-2025
- Arabian Business
Saudi Arabia announces strict Makkah entry rules for Hajj 2025: Report
Saudi Arabia 's Ministry of Interior has unveiled a series of strict regulations for the upcoming Hajj season, prohibiting entry to Makkah for anyone without a valid Hajj visa from April 29, 2025. The new measures stipulate that expatriates will be banned from entering Makkah from April 23 unless they possess an official permit. According to a report by the Saudi Gazette which cited the ministry's statement released on Saturday, entry permits will only be granted to individuals with officially registered residency in Makkah, those holding valid Hajj permits, or persons authorised to work within the holy sites. Arrangements and procedures to ensure the security and safety of the Guests of Al-Rahman … in preparation for the Hajj season. #No_Hajj_Without_Permit — وزارة الداخلية 🇸🇦 (@MOISaudiArabia) April 12, 2025 Saudi Arabia Announces New Regulations for Hajj 2025 'The issuance of Umrah permits via the Nusuk platform will be suspended for Saudi citizens, GCC nationals, expatriates in Saudi Arabia, and other visa holders effective from Tuesday, April 29,' the report said, citing the ministry announcement. This suspension will remain in effect until June 10, 2025. The ministry confirmed that April 13 ,2025 (15 Shawwal 1446) marks the final date for Umrah pilgrims to enter the Kingdom, while all foreign pilgrims must depart by April 29, 2025 (1 Dhul-Qi'dah 1446). Permit applications can be submitted electronically through the Absher Individuals platform or the Muqeem portal. The regulations aim to 'ensure the safety and security of all pilgrims,' according to the ministry, which warned that violators will face legal penalties. The ministry emphasised 'the importance of cooperation to ensure the safety, and sanctity of the pilgrimage.'
Gulf Insider
29-01-2025
- Gulf Insider
Kuwait Police Bust Expat Forgery Ring: Medical Report Scammer Caught In Ambush
Officers seize forged documents and seals from suspect's possession A Kuwait officer with the accused. Kuwaiti authorities have apprehended an expatriate accused of forging official documents in exchange for money, the Interior Ministry has announced. The suspect, an Egyptian national, was found to have forged medical reports and records allegedly attributed to a medical centre. He used doctors' seals without their knowledge or consent, according to investigations. مباحث الإقامةضبط مقيم من الجنسية المصرية بتهمة التزوير في المحررات الرسمية مقابل مبالغ مالية — وزارة الداخلية (@Moi_kuw) January 26, 2025 A special security team established contact with the suspect and set up a carefully planned ambush. Detectives from the Residency Affairs Police apprehended him red-handed while he attempted to submit a forged report. A video released by the ministry shows plainclothes officers seizing forged documents and seals from the suspect's possession. This case is the latest in a string of document forgery operations uncovered in Kuwait, where authorities are cracking down on illegal activities, including citizenship fraud and residency violations. In November, Kuwaiti authorities dismantled a four-member gang involved in forging official documents, including medical reports. The group consisted of a Kuwaiti man, two Iranian nationals, and a member of the Bidoon (stateless) community. The gang was caught with forged documents, government seals, computers, and intoxicants. Investigators revealed the suspects had been issuing falsified sick leave certificates, complete with backdated approvals from a well-known medical center and the Medical Licensing Department, in exchange for payments. Kuwait, with a population of 4.9 million — primarily expatriates — is striving to address its demographic imbalance and curb illegal practices.
