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Last updated: 18 Jun 2026, 12:05 PM (Saudi time)
Saudia has launched Hajj 2026 operations with 160 aircraft and over one million seats spanning 145 global destinations, as part of Saudi Arabia's total air transport plan of 3.1 million seats across 12,000 flights.
Saudi Arabia has imposed fines of up to SAR 100,000 for facilitating unauthorised Hajj and up to SAR 20,000 for pilgrims performing Hajj without a permit, alongside 10-year re-entry bans for violators.
Saudi Arabia deploys drones, AI to enhance security during 2026 Hajj pilgrimage Middle East Monitor
Hajj 2026: 21 Bangladeshi pilgrims died in Saudi Arabia so far daily-sun.com
2026 Hajj: NAHCON finalises outbound airlift operations Blueprint Newspapers
Hajj 2026: 21 Bangladeshi pilgrims died in Saudi Arabia so far daily-sun.com
Hajj minister travels to Saudi Arabia to oversee services for Afghan pilgrims Pajhwok Afghan News
Pilgrims and staying on the plain of Arafah The Guardian Nigeria News