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hajj 7 Jun 2026

Saudi Hajj Ministry Approves 73 Service Companies for Domestic Pilgrims

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has approved 73 companies as qualified to serve domestic pilgrims, urging pilgrims to contract only through official channels.

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hajj 7 Jun 2026

Saudi Opens June 30 Accommodation Booking Window for Hajj 2027

Saudi Arabia has set June 30 to August 13, 2026 as the window for Hajj affairs offices and international service providers to reserve pilgrim accommodation in Makkah and Madinah for the 1448 AH season.

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saudi 7 Jun 2026

Saudi Hajj Ministry Releases 'Engineering the Crowds' Documentary

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has released a documentary on crowd engineering, detailing how the Kingdom moved more than 1.7 million pilgrims safely during Hajj 1447 AH.

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makkah 7 Jun 2026

How Saudi Arabia Resets the Holy Sites After Hajj 2026

After 1.7 million pilgrims performed Hajj 2026, Saudi agencies including Kidana, the Red Crescent and NUPCO began dismantling, inspecting and restoring the holy sites for next year.

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hajj 7 Jun 2026

Pakistan Says Hajj 2027 Bookings May Close Within Two Months

Pakistan has advised prospective pilgrims to obtain passports now, saying Hajj 2027 bookings could close within two months as Saudi Arabia begins early preparations for next year's season.

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saudi 7 Jun 2026

Saudi Arabia Launches AI 'Roya' Platform for the Holy Sites

Saudi Arabia's KACST and Public Security have launched the AI-powered Roya platform to monitor crowd density, heat, and security across the holy sites during Hajj and Umrah.

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