Over 70 travel firms tour Makkah to enrich Umrah packages
More than 70 travel firms representing over three million pilgrims toured Makkah in a Ministry-backed effort to enrich international Umrah packages with cultural and historical experiences.
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Nusuk app adds Tawaf tracker and live crowd levels
The Nusuk app has added six features for pilgrims, including an automatic Tawaf and Sa'ee round tracker, live crowd levels, interactive mosque maps, a Qibla finder, in-app flight and hotel booking, and an AI assistant.
Umrah 1448 calendar: visas run until March 9, 2027
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has published the 1448 AH Umrah calendar, setting March 9, 2027 as the final date for visa issuance and April 7, 2027 as the last departure date.
New digital platform helps Prophet's Mosque visitors plan ahead
Saudi authorities have launched a suite of online services for the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah, letting visitors check crowd levels, view interactive maps and plan their visit before they arrive.
Saudi Arabia records 15.2 million Umrah performers in Q1 2026
Official GASTAT data shows more than 15.2 million people performed Umrah in the first quarter of 2026, with domestic pilgrims making up nearly two-thirds and international arrivals travelling mostly by air.
Saudi Arabia launches one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa
Saudi Arabia has launched a multiple-entry Umrah visa valid for 365 days with a cumulative stay of up to 90 days, though each visit still requires a Nusuk service package and permit, and the visa is paused during Hajj season.
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Makkah hosts tour to help global operators diversify Umrah packages - Arab News
Makkah hosts tour to help global operators diversify Umrah packages Arab News
Umrah from RM4,990? How affordable packages are getting young Malaysians to Makkah sooner - Sinar Daily
Umrah from RM4,990? How affordable packages are getting young Malaysians to Makkah sooner Sinar Daily
More than 15.2 million perform Umrah in Saudi Arabia during Q1 2026 - daily-sun.com
More than 15.2 million perform Umrah in Saudi Arabia during Q1 2026 daily-sun.com
More than 15.2 million perform Umrah in Saudi Arabia during Q1 2026 - daily-sun.com
More than 15.2 million perform Umrah in Saudi Arabia during Q1 2026 daily-sun.com
More than 15.2 million perform Umrah in Saudi Arabia during Q1 2026 - Saudi Gazette
More than 15.2 million perform Umrah in Saudi Arabia during Q1 2026 Saudi Gazette
Saudi Arabia launches one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa - Gulf Business
Saudi Arabia launches one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa Gulf Business