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Last updated: 18 May 2026, 1:23 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.
Dnex Secures 2026 Pilgrimage Contract From Saudi BusinessToday Malaysia
Haj 2026: First batch of Kashmir pilgrims departs for Saudi Arabia KNS News
First group of Egyptian pilgrims leave for Saudi Arabia on May 8 Egypt Today
Indonesia–Saudi Aviation Reset Reshapes 2026 Pilgrim Flows thetraveler.org
Over 96.6 million worshipers visit Two Holy Mosques during first 20 days of Ramadan Saudi Gazette
Two Holy Mosques gear up to receive huge influx of worshipers during last 10 days of Ramadan Saudi Gazette