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Last updated: 18 May 2026, 5:56 PM (Saudi time)
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has ordered full mobilisation of security and operational plans for Hajj 2026, with new electronic monitoring, 230+ surveillance cameras, and mandatory Nusuk smart cards.
Over 46,000 Bangladeshi pilgrims reach Saudi Arabia Somoy News
Saudi completes phase two of Mount Arafat shading, cooling project madhyamamonline.com
Saudi team works round the clock to speed up procedures for Bangladeshi pilgrims daily-sun.com
Saudi team works round the clock to speed up procedures for Bangladeshi pilgrims daily-sun.com
1,134 Plateau Muslim pilgrims depart for Saudi Arabia Punch Newspapers
First batch of 480 intending Jigawa pilgrims airlifted to Saudi Arabia The Guardian Nigeria News