Saudi Arabia Suspends 21 Umrah Companies Over Violations
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended 21 Umrah companies for poor performance and regulatory violations, urging pilgrims to use only licensed operators.
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Saudi Arabia Bans Entry From Three African Nations Over Ebola
Saudi Arabia has banned entry, including for Umrah pilgrims, from the DRC, Uganda and South Sudan over an Ebola outbreak, with extra health screening for travellers from four nearby countries.
Bangladesh Releases Hajj 2027 Roadmap With September Registration Deadline
Bangladesh has released its Hajj 2027 roadmap, asking pilgrims to register by September 26, 2026, with visas issued from January 2027 and Hajj expected on May 15, 2027.
Saudi Arabia Opens Hajj 2027 Service Tenders to Global Companies
Saudi Arabia has opened Hajj 2027 service tenders to qualified local and international companies, with expressions of interest due by October 30, 2026.
Pakistan Launches Online Hajj Payments as 2027 Registrations Top 150,000
Pakistan has introduced online Hajj payments through its 1LINK interbank network as registrations for Hajj 2027 surpassed 150,000, advancing a fully digital pilgrimage system.
Hajj 2027 Health Rules: Meningitis Vaccine Remains Mandatory for Pilgrims
Pilgrims preparing for Hajj 2027 must meet Saudi Arabia's health requirements, including a mandatory meningococcal ACYW vaccine, alongside recommended flu, pneumococcal and COVID-19 shots.
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Umrah visa arrivals rise 22.5% to 931,500 at start of new season - Saudi Gazette
Umrah visa arrivals rise 22.5% to 931,500 at start of new season Saudi Gazette
First Group of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Umrah Guests Departs Makkah - وكالة الأنباء السعودية
First Group of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Umrah Guests Departs Makkah وكالة الأنباء السعودية
No pilgrimage to Makkah this year for Qatari Muslims - AsiaNews
No pilgrimage to Makkah this year for Qatari Muslims AsiaNews
Recovered Ghanaian Hajj Pilgrim returns home safely after specialist medical care in Saudi Arabia - Modern Ghana
Recovered Ghanaian Hajj Pilgrim returns home safely after specialist medical care in Saudi Arabia Modern Ghana
Sustain the gains of 2026 Hajj - Daily Trust
Sustain the gains of 2026 Hajj Daily Trust
Grand Mosque of Paris celebrates 100-year anniversary
The Grand Mosque of Paris is celebrating 100 years since its inauguration.