Over 70 travel firms tour Makkah to enrich Umrah packages
More than 70 travel firms representing over three million pilgrims toured Makkah in a Ministry-backed effort to enrich international Umrah packages with cultural and historical experiences.
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Second group of King Salman's Umrah guests arrives in Makkah
The second group of 250 pilgrims under King Salman's Guests Program has performed Umrah in Makkah, part of 1,000 worshippers from 23 countries hosted at the King's expense this year.
Madinah bans motorcycles on Quba Street near mosque
Madinah authorities have installed a new sign banning motorcycles from Quba Street, a main route to the historic Masjid Quba, as part of traffic control measures, requiring visitors to use alternative transport.
Nusuk app adds Tawaf tracker and live crowd levels
The Nusuk app has added six features for pilgrims, including an automatic Tawaf and Sa'ee round tracker, live crowd levels, interactive mosque maps, a Qibla finder, in-app flight and hotel booking, and an AI assistant.
Hajj 2027 health rules: vaccines and fitness declarations
Saudi authorities have set health requirements for Hajj 2027 including mandatory meningococcal vaccination, recommended seasonal influenza and COVID-19 shots, and declarations confirming pilgrims are free from conditions that would prevent them meeting the physical demands of Hajj.
Egypt opens 2027 Hajj registration for NGO members
Egypt's Ministry of Social Solidarity opened 2027 Hajj registration for members of civil society organisations from August 18 to 31, 2026, requiring applicants to be Egyptian citizens aged at least 21 by January 28, 2027 who have not previously performed Hajj.
From Around the Web (Page 1 of 14)
Saudi Arabia Calls Mecca a ‘Red Line’ After Alleged Houthi Drone Attack on the Holy Site - Time Magazine
Saudi Arabia Calls Mecca a ‘Red Line’ After Alleged Houthi Drone Attack on the Holy Site Time Magazine
Houthi drone destroyed before entering Makkah’s airspace, Saudi Arabia says - アラブニュース
Houthi drone destroyed before entering Makkah’s airspace, Saudi Arabia says アラブニュース
Makkah-Madina Travels and Tours expands Umrah-plus packages amid rising visa hurdles - The Bangladesh Monitor
Makkah-Madina Travels and Tours expands Umrah-plus packages amid rising visa hurdles The Bangladesh Monitor
Bangladesh condemns reported drone attack targeting Mecca, reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia - The Business Standard
Bangladesh condemns reported drone attack targeting Mecca, reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia The Business Standard
Bangladesh condemns reported drone attack targeting Makkah, reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia - The Business Standard
Bangladesh condemns reported drone attack targeting Makkah, reaffirms support for Saudi Arabia The Business Standard
Saudi Arabia says it shot down Houthi drone south of Mecca
The Houthis deny targeting the Islamic holy city after the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen accuses them of a "disgraceful act".