Makkah Approves First International Airport, Metro Plan Advances
Saudi Arabia has approved its first international airport for Makkah and advanced plans for a city metro, aiming to give pilgrims direct access and ease congestion under Vision 2030.
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Pilgrims Can Perform Umrah on Tourist, Transit or Business Visas
Pilgrims can now perform Umrah on tourist, transit, business and other valid Saudi visas as the 1448 AH season opens, though Nusuk bookings and a 30-day visa window apply.
Prophet's Mosque Launches Integrated Services for Post-Hajj Visitors
The General Authority for the Two Holy Mosques has rolled out a coordinated package of guidance, welfare and mobility services to support pilgrims visiting Madinah after Hajj 2026.
AI Robot Now Guides Pilgrims in Multiple Languages at Two Holy Mosques
Saudi Arabia has deployed an AI-powered, multilingual robot at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque to answer pilgrims' religious questions and provide instant translation.
Summer Umrah Reopens: Staying Safe in Makkah's Extreme Heat
With Umrah resuming after Hajj 2026 during peak summer, pilgrims are urged to guard against heat exhaustion and dehydration in Makkah temperatures that can exceed 45 degrees Celsius.
Vaccines Pilgrims Need for the New Umrah Season
Pilgrims travelling for the new Umrah season must show proof of quadrivalent meningococcal vaccination given at least 10 days before arrival, with seasonal flu vaccination and other precautions also advised.
From Around the Web (Page 152 of 161)
Saudi Arabia enables Hajj permit access through Tawakkalna app - madhyamamonline.com
Saudi Arabia enables Hajj permit access through Tawakkalna app madhyamamonline.com
Saudi Arabia penalises seven people for transporting pilgrims to Makkah without Hajj permits - madhyamamonline.com
Saudi Arabia penalises seven people for transporting pilgrims to Makkah without Hajj permits madhyamamonline.com
Saudi Arabia Expands Use of AI to Serve Hajj Pilgrims - Asharq Al-Awsat English
Saudi Arabia Expands Use of AI to Serve Hajj Pilgrims Asharq Al-Awsat English
Iran's 30,000 Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia Change War Calculus - houseofsaud.com
Iran's 30,000 Pilgrims in Saudi Arabia Change War Calculus houseofsaud.com
Makkah and Madinah’s 911 center enhances Hajj services - Arab News
Makkah and Madinah’s 911 center enhances Hajj services Arab News
Interior Ministry penalizes 7 persons for transporting 13 pilgrims to Makkah illegally - Saudi Gazette
Interior Ministry penalizes 7 persons for transporting 13 pilgrims to Makkah illegally Saudi Gazette