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umrah 24 Aug 2026

Saudi ministry: multiple-entry Umrah visa needs permit for each visit

Saudi Arabia has clarified that the new 365-day multiple-entry Umrah visa still requires a fresh Nusuk service package and permit for every visit, with a pooled 90-day stay limit.

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saudi 24 Aug 2026

King Salman hosts 1,000 Umrah guests as second group performs pilgrimage

King Salman is hosting 1,000 Umrah performers at his own expense this year. The second group of 250 pilgrims from 23 European and Asian countries has completed Umrah and praised Saudi hospitality.

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umrah 24 Aug 2026

Meal service now mandatory in Umrah packages for four key nations

From August 14, 2026, catering became a compulsory part of Umrah packages for pilgrims from Egypt, India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, turning meals from an optional extra into a contracted, monitored service.

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umrah 24 Aug 2026

Nusuk app adds six new features for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims

Saudi Arabia's Nusuk app has added six new features, including a Tawaf and Sa'ee round tracker, live crowd levels, interactive mosque maps, a Qibla finder, in-app travel booking and an AI assistant.

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hajj 23 Aug 2026

Saudi Arabia to require staff training before issuing Hajj 1448 permits

Saudi Arabia will require Hajj affairs office personnel to complete a compulsory training programme before they can obtain the visas and permits needed to work during the 1448 AH Hajj season.

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makkah 23 Aug 2026

Grand Mosque exhibition in Makkah showcases Kiswa, Zamzam and VR displays

The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques held an interactive exhibition at the Grand Mosque from August 16 to 20, 2026, featuring displays on the Kiswa, Zamzam water, and virtual reality experiences.

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