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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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
Is It Safe to Travel to Makkah Now? (July 2026) - Wego Travel Blog
Is It Safe to Travel to Makkah Now? (July 2026) Wego Travel Blog
Saudi Arabia Ignites a New Era of Religious Travel as Makkah and Madinah Welcome Global Pilgrims with One Year Multiple Entry Umrah Visa, Flexible Ninety Day Stay and Easier Access to the Kingdom - Travel And Tour World
Saudi Arabia Ignites a New Era of Religious Travel as Makkah and Madinah Welcome Global Pilgrims with One Year Multiple Entry Umrah Visa, Flexible Ninety Day Stay and Easier Access to the Kingdom Travel And Tour World
Indonesia Stands Along With Iraq, Egypt, India, Pakistan and Other Global Countries as Saudi Arabia Umrah Tourism Surges in 2026, With Leading Pilgrim Source Markets Driving International Religious Travel Growth, With Multiple-Entry Visa Demand, Aviati - Travel And Tour World
Indonesia Stands Along With Iraq, Egypt, India, Pakistan and Other Global Countries as Saudi Arabia Umrah Tourism Surges in 2026, With Leading Pilgrim Source Markets Driving International Religious Travel Growth, With Multiple-Entry Visa Demand, Aviati Travel And Tour World
UAE Alongside UK, Malaysia, Türkiye, Egypt, Iraq and More Enter Saudi Arabia’s Next-Generation Umrah Travel Era as New One-Year Multiple Entry Visa Reshapes Global Pilgrimage Connections with Makkah and Madinah - Travel And Tour World
UAE Alongside UK, Malaysia, Türkiye, Egypt, Iraq and More Enter Saudi Arabia’s Next-Generation Umrah Travel Era as New One-Year Multiple Entry Visa Reshapes Global Pilgrimage Connections with Makkah and Madinah Travel And Tour World
Saudi Arabia introduces one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa - thenationalnews.com
Saudi Arabia introduces one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa thenationalnews.com