Introducing Yanbu
With a booming port, refineries and petrochemical plants, this is hardly the Kingdom’s biggest beauty spot. But if you’re into diving, it’s considered one of the top three spots in the Kingdom.
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As the Red Sea resort that’s closest to Medina, Yanbu’s also a popular spot for umrah (Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca outside haj season) pilgrims, particularly from Syria, Jordan and Iraq). You may find yourself sharing your hotel with them as they relax on their way home from Medina or Mecca (racy old Jeddah is considered far too dangerous).
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Re: HELP! London to Riyadh
by ozamir 24 June 2011
Salam brothers, Please forward the good news to [B]IATA[/B] so they can update the information in their system. This news will help break…
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RE: Visiting Riyadh on a Hajj/Umrah visa
by ozamir 24 June 2011
Salam brothers, Please forward the good news to *IATA* so they can update the information in their system. This news will help break…
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RE: Visiting Riyadh on a Hajj/Umrah visa
by ozamir 23 June 2011
Minsitry of Hajj has recently updated their website which clearly states pilgrims can enter via Damam and Riyadh as well. In their exact…
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