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Last updated: 13 Sep 2026, 11:08 AM (Saudi time)
Saudi Public Security has reiterated that Hajj and Umrah service firms face fines of up to SR100,000 for failing to report pilgrims who overstay their authorised period in the Kingdom.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has begun early coordination meetings with Hajj affairs offices from more than 75 countries ahead of the 2027 season, covering quotas, contracts and digital procedures.
King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, the main gateway for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, has reached Level 4 of ACI's five-stage customer experience accreditation.
Saudi Arabia will host the sixth Hajj and Umrah Services Conference and Exhibition in Jeddah from November 8 to 11, 2026, gathering officials and industry leaders from more than 95 countries around themes of innovation and sustainability.
Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal has launched twice-weekly direct flights between Madinah and Karachi, giving Pakistani pilgrims a nonstop route to the city of the Prophet's Mosque.
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is expanding artificial intelligence for pilgrims, including the multilingual Nusuk AI assistant and a Digital Mutawwif that guides the rites and counts Tawaf and Sa'i rounds.