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hajj 3 Sep 2026

Pakistan collects $208 million in Hajj 2027 dues in five days

Pakistan's religious affairs ministry says it collected more than $208 million in Hajj 2027 dues in five days as digital payments drive strong early demand.

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saudi 3 Sep 2026

Two Holy Mosques open AI innovation contest with September deadline

The General Presidency for the Two Holy Mosques and the MiSK Foundation have opened a sixth innovation contest inviting AI and technology ideas to improve pilgrim services, with a September 16 deadline.

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hajj 3 Sep 2026

Nusuk opens early Hajj 2027 interest registration for pilgrims

Saudi Arabia has opened an early registration-of-interest process on the Nusuk Hajj platform, letting international pilgrims signal intent to book 2027 packages before they are released.

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saudi 3 Sep 2026

Saudi Arabia opens Hajj 2027 planning talks with over 75 countries

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has begun early preparatory meetings with Hajj affairs offices from more than 75 countries ahead of the 2027 season.

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makkah 3 Sep 2026

Umrah and Ziyarah Forum: 19 million visited Rawdah in two years

Saudi Arabia's Hajj minister said more than 19 million people visited Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah in the Prophet's Mosque over two years, as the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum opened in Madinah.

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saudi 3 Sep 2026

Saudi Arabia warns firms of SR100,000 fines over unreported overstayers

Saudi Arabia's Public Security has reiterated that Hajj and Umrah firms face fines of up to SR100,000 for failing to promptly report pilgrims who overstay their authorised period, with penalties rising per unreported case.

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