Saudi steps up heat safety for summer Umrah pilgrims in Makkah
As Makkah temperatures climb into the low 40s Celsius, Saudi authorities have expanded misting stations, cooling and support services to protect summer Umrah pilgrims.
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Egypt approves 1448 Umrah rules with pilgrim ID cards, GPS buses
Egypt has approved new 1448 AH Umrah regulations requiring pilgrim ID cards, GPS tracking of buses inside Saudi Arabia, and stricter program length limits.
Hajj 2027 health rules: meningococcal vaccine made mandatory
Saudi health authorities have confirmed the meningococcal ACYW vaccine as a mandatory entry requirement for Hajj 2027, alongside COVID-19, polio and routine immunisation guidance.
Saudi Arabia scraps Package D in Hajj 2027 service overhaul
Saudi Arabia is discontinuing Package D and making a bundled accommodation, transport and catering model mandatory for Hajj 2027, alongside compulsory staff training.
Indonesia warns 2027 Hajj costs may rise on Saudi taxes
An Indonesian lawmaker has warned that 2027 Hajj costs may rise due to higher Saudi taxes and prices, as parliament reviews the 2026 pilgrimage.
Pakistan's first four-year Hajj policy draws 308,000 sign-ups
More than 308,000 Pakistanis registered for Hajj within three weeks of the launch of the country's first four-year pilgrimage policy covering 2027 to 2030.
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New Saudi visa lets Umrah pilgrims visit multiple times within a year - Euronews.com
New Saudi visa lets Umrah pilgrims visit multiple times within a year Euronews.com
Saudi Arabia's New Multiple-Entry Umrah Visa 2026: A Complete Guide to Validity, Rules and How to Apply - Wego Travel Blog
Saudi Arabia's New Multiple-Entry Umrah Visa 2026: A Complete Guide to Validity, Rules and How to Apply Wego Travel Blog
Saudi Arabia Records Massive Umrah Religious Tourism Surge in 2026 as New Multiple-Entry Visa Policy Eases Access for Pilgrims from Indonesia, Pakistan, India, Egypt, and Iraq: New Travel Alert - Nomad Lawyer
Saudi Arabia Records Massive Umrah Religious Tourism Surge in 2026 as New Multiple-Entry Visa Policy Eases Access for Pilgrims from Indonesia, Pakistan, India, Egypt, and Iraq: New Travel Alert Nomad Lawyer
Saudi Arabia launches multiple-entry Umrah visa - The Jordan News Agency - وكالة الانباء الاردنية
Saudi Arabia launches multiple-entry Umrah visa - The Jordan News Agency وكالة الانباء الاردنية
Saudi Arabia introduces year-long multiple-entry Umrah visa - The Arab Weekly
Saudi Arabia introduces year-long multiple-entry Umrah visa The Arab Weekly
Bangladesh urges Saudi Arabia to hold Hajj backup housing quota at 1.0pc for 2027 - The Financial Express
Bangladesh urges Saudi Arabia to hold Hajj backup housing quota at 1.0pc for 2027 The Financial Express