Saudi Hajj Ministry launches contest to design better pilgrim umbrellas
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has opened a design challenge inviting innovators to develop safer, more effective umbrellas to shield pilgrims from the sun.
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Last updated: 16 Sep 2026, 10:23 AM (Saudi time)
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has opened a design challenge inviting innovators to develop safer, more effective umbrellas to shield pilgrims from the sun.
Egypt has opened registration for the 2027 Hajj season through its official lottery and a separate track for members of civil society organisations, with tight eligibility rules and deadlines in late August.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Tourism has approved updated licensing, classification and inspection rules for pilgrim accommodation in Makkah and Madinah ahead of the 2027 Hajj season.
The Haj Committee of India has named 6,864 applicants in its first Hajj 2027 waiting list, giving them until 30 August 2026 to pay Rs 1,52,300 and confirm their seats.
Saudi Public Security has warned that Hajj and Umrah companies face fines of up to SR100,000 for failing to report pilgrims who overstay, with the penalty rising for each unreported case.
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has begun preparatory meetings with Hajj offices in over 75 countries to plan the 1448 AH season.
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