Saudi Hajj Ministry Suspends 21 Umrah Companies Over Service Failures
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended 21 Umrah service companies after evaluations found declining service quality and regulatory violations during the last season.
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The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended 21 Umrah service companies after evaluations found declining service quality and regulatory violations during the last season.
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