Saudi Arabia Overhauls Hajj 2027 Packages Into Three New Tiers
Saudi Arabia has restructured Hajj 2027 service packages into three tiers, scrapping the long-standing Package D and tying accommodation, transport, and catering into unified contracts.
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Rare Gold Plaque From Kaaba Gate Goes on Display in Makkah
A pure gold plaque that once crowned the gate of the Holy Kaaba more than three centuries ago is now on display at the Exhibition of the Two Holy Mosques Architecture in Makkah.
Excavation at Al Juhfah Miqat Yields Over 1,700 Hajj-Route Artefacts
Saudi Arabia's Heritage Commission and the University of Exeter uncovered more than 1,700 artefacts at the historic Al Juhfah miqat, including kilns, a water channel and Umayyad and Abbasid-era tombstones.
Saudi Arabia Automates Umrah Contracting Through Masar Nusuk Platform
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launched the Masar Nusuk digital service to automate Umrah contracting for the 1448 AH season, using unified electronic contracts with QR-code verification.
Saudi Arabia Builds Waste Processing City South of Mecca for 2027
Saudi Arabia is building an 8.5 million square metre Waste Processing City south of Mecca, set for completion by end of 2027 and designed to serve the holy city for up to 60 years.
How Saudi Cooling Projects Shielded Hajj 2026 Pilgrims From Heat
Saudi Arabia built its largest-ever cooling infrastructure for Hajj 2026, expanding shaded areas at Arafat fivefold; research links the decade-long programme to a 74.6% drop in heat-stroke cases.
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Muslims begin the annual Hajj against a backdrop of war concerns - NPR
Muslims begin the annual Hajj against a backdrop of war concerns NPR
Pilgrims kick off 2026 Hajj season - Al Arabiya English
Pilgrims kick off 2026 Hajj season Al Arabiya English
Pilgrims kick off 2026 Hajj season - Al Arabiya English
Pilgrims kick off 2026 Hajj season Al Arabiya English
More than 1.5m foreign pilgrims begin Hajj despite Iran war fears
More than 1.5m foreign pilgrims begin Hajj despite Iran war fears BBC
More than 1.5m Muslim pilgrims begin hajj as Iran peace deal hangs in the balance - Euronews.com
More than 1.5m Muslim pilgrims begin hajj as Iran peace deal hangs in the balance Euronews.com
Iranians find ‘peace and safety’ in Mecca during hajj - Digital Journal
Iranians find ‘peace and safety’ in Mecca during hajj Digital Journal