Haramain Railway Carries 1.16 Million Pilgrims in Hajj 1447
Saudi Arabia Railways says the Haramain High Speed Railway moved more than 1.16 million pilgrims over 5,569 trips during the 1447 AH Hajj season, with on-time performance above 98 percent.
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How AI and Smart Services Reshaped the 1447 Hajj
Saudi Arabia expanded AI across the 1447 Hajj, using SDAIA platforms Baseer and Sawaher for crowd monitoring, a multilingual robot, the Makkah Route Initiative, and the Nusuk Card for digital identity and medical records.
Saudi Arabia Sets Hajj 2027 Booking and Contract Timeline
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has set the Hajj 2027 booking calendar, with priority accommodation reservations opening June 30 and service contracts through Masar Nusuk from July 29.
GASTAT Confirms 1,707,301 Pilgrims Performed Hajj 2026
Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Statistics confirmed 1,707,301 pilgrims performed Hajj 2026, with detailed breakdowns by origin, entry point and gender.
Indonesia Starts Early Hajj 2027 Planning as Fuel Costs Loom
Indonesia has begun planning its 2027 and 2028 Hajj seasons early, with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah flagging rising aviation fuel prices as a key threat to pilgrim costs.
Saudi Arabia Makes Staff Training Mandatory in Hajj 2027 Reforms
Saudi Arabia has made staff training a prerequisite for Hajj visas and permits in 2027, alongside a mandatory integrated service model and a defined contracting timetable for providers.
From Around the Web (Page 4 of 5)
Hajj and Umrah Committee discusses plans and arrangements for next Hajj season - Saudi Gazette
Hajj and Umrah Committee discusses plans and arrangements for next Hajj season Saudi Gazette
Border Controls: Defense Dialogue Impacts Hajj and Umrah Travel - Nomad Lawyer
Border Controls: Defense Dialogue Impacts Hajj and Umrah Travel Nomad Lawyer
Hajj 1447H: 2026 - NaTHNaC
Hajj 1447H: 2026 NaTHNaC
Hajj 2026 LIVE: Muslims continue pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia - The Lufkin Daily News
Hajj 2026 LIVE: Muslims continue pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia The Lufkin Daily News
Muslim pilgrims converge on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia as the Hajj reaches its peak - Religion News Service
Muslim pilgrims converge on Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia as the Hajj reaches its peak Religion News Service
Saudi Arabia says 1.7 million pilgrims performed Hajj this year - Middle East Monitor
Saudi Arabia says 1.7 million pilgrims performed Hajj this year Middle East Monitor