Saudi Arabia Adds Digital Aspect to The Umrah Experience

Saudi Arabia Adds Digital Aspect to The Umrah Experience

Published September 24th, 2020 - 09:30 GMT

































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The first phase of the gradual return will include allowing citizens and expatriates from within the Kingdom to perform Umrah at a capacity of 30% from Oct. 4.















The Kingdom's new Umrah app will create a competitive business environment that will improve pilgrim services and enrich the pilgrim experience, according to a senior ministry official.

I'tamarna is aimed at enforcing health standards amid the COVID-19 pandemic and making it easier for people to book their journeys. It also offers booking services that pilgrims can use ahead of their arrival in Makkah for