Nusuk Wallet: first international digital wallet for pilgrims
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, with Saudi National Bank, has launched Nusuk Wallet, described as the first international digital wallet and bank card built for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims.
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Haramain train guide 2026: fast travel between Makkah and Madinah
The Haramain High-Speed Railway links Makkah, Jeddah and Madinah at up to 300 km/h, cutting the journey between the two holy cities to little more than two hours.
Saudi ministry completes cloud migration of Hajj and Umrah Data Center
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has fully migrated its Hajj and Umrah Data Center to cloud computing, upgrading the digital backbone that serves more than 20 million pilgrims and over 51 million Nusuk users each year.
Saudi Arabia approves unified national visa platform
Saudi Arabia's Cabinet has approved a single national visa platform under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, aiming to streamline how visas are issued and managed across the Kingdom.
Saudi Arabia launches Package Visa bundling flights, hotels and entry
Saudi Arabia has launched a Package Visa pilot that lets eligible travelers obtain a tourist visa together with flights, accommodation and other services in a single booking.
Saudi Arabia Deports 12,292 Violators in One Week Amid Residency Crackdown
Saudi Arabia deported 12,292 residency, labour and border violators in one week, arresting 15,591 people between June 25 and July 1, a reminder for pilgrims to travel only on valid visas and leave before they expire.