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saudi 6 Jul 2026

Haramain Railway Expands Capacity to 2.21 Million Seats for Pilgrims

The Haramain High-Speed Railway has expanded to more than 2.21 million seats across 5,300-plus trips, part of an integrated air, rail, and road transport plan for pilgrims.

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umrah 6 Jul 2026

Umrah 1448 Calendar: Key Entry and Departure Deadlines Through 2027

The Umrah 1448 AH season runs from 31 May 2026, with visa issuance closing 9 March 2027, final entry on 23 March, and departure by 7 April 2027, all tied to mandatory Nusuk bookings.

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hajj 6 Jul 2026

Hajj 2027: Saudi Ministry Scraps Package D in Three-Tier Overhaul

Saudi Arabia has restructured Hajj 2027 packages into three categories, discontinued Package D, and made accommodation, transport, and catering mandatory under a new integrated service model.

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hajj 6 Jul 2026

Pakistan Hajj 2027 Registration Passes 232,000 in First Two Weeks

More than 232,000 Pakistanis registered for Hajj 2027 in the first two weeks of a new fully digital, mandatory registration system that allows families to apply jointly.

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hajj 6 Jul 2026

Hajj 2027 Accommodation Reservations Open for Operators Until August 13

Saudi Arabia has opened a priority reservation window running from 30 June to 13 August 2026 for Hajj operators to secure Makkah and Madinah accommodation, alongside a new mandatory unified service package and compulsory staff training for the 2027 season.

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umrah 5 Jul 2026

Umrah 1448 Visa Rules Tighten: 30-Day Entry Window and Booking Rule

Umrah visa rules for the 1448 AH season now cut entry validity to 30 days, require confirmed Nusuk hotel and transport bookings before a visa is issued, and make Nusuk registration mandatory for all pilgrims.

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