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umrah 2h ago

Pilgrims Can Perform Umrah on Tourist, Transit or Business Visas

Pilgrims can now perform Umrah on tourist, transit, business and other valid Saudi visas as the 1448 AH season opens, though Nusuk bookings and a 30-day visa window apply.

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umrah 14h ago

Summer Umrah Reopens: Staying Safe in Makkah's Extreme Heat

With Umrah resuming after Hajj 2026 during peak summer, pilgrims are urged to guard against heat exhaustion and dehydration in Makkah temperatures that can exceed 45 degrees Celsius.

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umrah 20h ago

Vaccines Pilgrims Need for the New Umrah Season

Pilgrims travelling for the new Umrah season must show proof of quadrivalent meningococcal vaccination given at least 10 days before arrival, with seasonal flu vaccination and other precautions also advised.

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umrah Yesterday

Hajj Ministry Launches Masar Nusuk Digital Contracting for Umrah

Saudi Arabia has launched a digital service through Masar Nusuk to qualify external agents and finalise Umrah contracts electronically for the 1448 AH season.

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umrah Yesterday

Saudi Hajj Ministry Suspends 21 Umrah Companies Over Service Failures

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended 21 Umrah service companies after evaluations found declining service quality and regulatory violations during the last season.

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umrah 2d ago

Nusuk App Adds Zero-Data Access as Nusuk Card Becomes Mandatory

Saudi Arabia's Nusuk app now offers a zero-data access feature that keeps core services working without mobile data or Wi-Fi, while the Nusuk Card has become a mandatory smart ID for registered pilgrims.

By Abdul Akbar Read →

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