Umrah Entry Visa Validity Cut to 30 Days Under New Rules
Saudi Arabia has cut the Umrah entry visa validity from three months to 30 days, while requiring verified Nusuk hotel bookings before a visa is issued.
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GASTAT Confirms 1,707,301 Pilgrims Performed Hajj 2026
Saudi Arabia's General Authority for Statistics confirmed 1,707,301 pilgrims performed Hajj 2026, with detailed breakdowns by origin, entry point and gender.
Royal Commission Awards Six Makkah Districts Worth SAR 13.3 Billion
The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites has awarded six development sites worth an estimated SAR 13.3 billion, including two major Hindawiyah projects near the Grand Mosque.
Indonesia Starts Early Hajj 2027 Planning as Fuel Costs Loom
Indonesia has begun planning its 2027 and 2028 Hajj seasons early, with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah flagging rising aviation fuel prices as a key threat to pilgrim costs.
Saudi Arabia Makes Staff Training Mandatory in Hajj 2027 Reforms
Saudi Arabia has made staff training a prerequisite for Hajj visas and permits in 2027, alongside a mandatory integrated service model and a defined contracting timetable for providers.
Meningitis and Flu Vaccines Mandatory for Hajj 1448 AH Pilgrims
Saudi and national health authorities have restated that the quadrivalent meningitis vaccine and seasonal flu vaccine are mandatory for Hajj 1448 AH pilgrims, alongside medical fitness declarations.
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Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca begins - Yahoo
Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca begins Yahoo
Hajj 2026: How Drones and AI Are Guiding Pilgrims in Makkah - The Indian Awaaz
Hajj 2026: How Drones and AI Are Guiding Pilgrims in Makkah The Indian Awaaz
Ice cream, giant fans, umbrellas: Hajj pilgrims battle Makkah's extreme heat - Khaleej Times
Ice cream, giant fans, umbrellas: Hajj pilgrims battle Makkah's extreme heat Khaleej Times
Hajj 2026 kicks off, Saudi Arabia focuses on safety and logistics optimization also thanks to AI - Agenzia Nova
Hajj 2026 kicks off, Saudi Arabia focuses on safety and logistics optimization also thanks to AI Agenzia Nova
Saudi Arabia Activates AI Operations Centres for Hajj - CairoScene
Saudi Arabia Activates AI Operations Centres for Hajj CairoScene
Community partnership between Cenomi Centers and the Makkah Municipality to support pilgrims and local community programs - ZAWYA
Community partnership between Cenomi Centers and the Makkah Municipality to support pilgrims and local community programs ZAWYA