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makkah 10 Jun 2026

Umm Al Qura Unveils 2026-2030 Strategy and New Masar Gardens Site

Makkah developer Umm Al Qura has launched a 2026-2030 strategy to become a multi-city development platform and secured a 1.2 million square metre site to be built as Masar Gardens.

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hajj 10 Jun 2026

Pakistan to Open Mandatory Hajj 2027 Registration This Month

Pakistan's Ministry of Religious Affairs will open mandatory registration for Hajj 2027 later this month, urging pilgrims to ensure passports are valid until 16 November 2027.

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hajj 10 Jun 2026

Indonesia Begins Early Hajj Cost Planning as Fuel Prices Climb

Indonesia has started planning its 2027 and 2028 Hajj operations early to offset rising aviation fuel prices, which feed directly into the flight costs borne by pilgrims.

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saudi 10 Jun 2026

Indonesia to Require Barracks Training for All 2027 Hajj Officials

Indonesia will require all 2027 Hajj officials to complete barracks-style training and will create a dedicated unit for the Arafah, Muzdalifah and Mina rites to improve pilgrim safety.

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hajj 10 Jun 2026

Indonesia Places 17,000 Regular Pilgrims in Premium Madinah Hotels

Indonesia has placed nearly 17,000 regular Hajj pilgrims in four-star and five-star Madinah hotels for the first time, with priority given to elderly pilgrims and those with special needs.

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hajj 10 Jun 2026

Saudi Arabia Sets New Medical and Payment Rules for 2027 Hajj

Saudi Arabia's 2027 Hajj timeline requires 1.5 doctors and 1.7 nurses per 1,000 pilgrims, mandatory Nusuk contracting with e-wallet payments, and operations through a single service provider.

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