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umrah 30 Jun 2026

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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umrah 30 Jun 2026

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.

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umrah 29 Jun 2026

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.

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umrah 29 Jun 2026

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.

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umrah 27 Jun 2026

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.

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umrah 27 Jun 2026

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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