Saudi Arabia Suspends 21 Umrah Companies Over Violations
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended 21 Umrah companies for poor performance and regulatory violations, urging pilgrims to use only licensed operators.
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Saudi Arabia Bans Entry From Three African Nations Over Ebola
Saudi Arabia has banned entry, including for Umrah pilgrims, from the DRC, Uganda and South Sudan over an Ebola outbreak, with extra health screening for travellers from four nearby countries.
Smartphone Biometrics Now Central to Umrah Visa Issuance
Saudi Arabia has expanded the Saudi Visa Bio app, letting Umrah pilgrims register fingerprints and facial data from their smartphones and removing the need to visit visa centers in supported countries.
King Salman Approves Hosting 1,000 Umrah Pilgrims as Royal Guests
King Salman has approved hosting 1,000 Umrah pilgrims from 66 countries as royal guests at his personal expense, beginning with 250 pilgrims from 16 Asian nations in the first of four phases during 1448 AH.
Umrah 1448 Season Sets Visa, Entry and Departure Deadlines
Saudi Arabia has confirmed the 1448 AH Umrah season calendar, setting March 9, 2027 as the final date for visa issuance, March 23 for pilgrim entry and April 7 for departure, alongside a reduced 30-day visa validity window.
Nusuk App Becomes Central to Umrah With 51 Million Users
The Nusuk platform has become mandatory for Umrah permits and now serves more than 51 million users worldwide, adding crowd alerts, offline access, and a smart pilgrim card.
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Third Group of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Umrah Program Departs Makkah - spa.gov.sa
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Guests of Umrah program visit cultural district in Makkah - arabnews.com
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Umrah for Saudi and GCC Citizens: Eligibility, Permits and Makkah Access Rules - Wego Travel Blog
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Umrah Visa Overstay in Saudi Arabia: Penalties and Makkah Access Rules - Wego Travel Blog
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Umrah 2026 Application & Registration: How to Apply for the 1448 AH Season - Wego Travel Blog
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