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Last updated: 27 Jul 2026, 6:55 PM (Saudi time)
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has urged pilgrims to leave large luggage at their accommodation and carry only essentials inside the Grand Mosque to ease movement during the 1448 AH Umrah season.
The Makkah Construction and Development Company has signed a SAR372 million contract to renovate the historic five-star Makkah Towers hotel overlooking the Grand Mosque, in a phased 19-month project.
Regulators are finalising the 1448 AH Umrah season controls, with Egypt's Higher Committee for Umrah and Hajj reviewing new rules and emphasising digital transformation and closer coordination with Saudi Arabia.
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has partnered with Wego on a single digital platform combining flights, hotels, ground services and visa requests, with payments in Saudi riyals and three service tiers.
Saudi Arabia has published a fixed timeline for the 2027 Hajj season, setting dates for contracting, payments, visa issuance and flights through the Masar Nusuk platform.
Nigeria has opened registration for the 2027 Hajj with a firm closing date of September 26, giving intending pilgrims a short three-month window. State agencies have set initial deposits of between 4 and 8 million naira.
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