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makkah 2d ago

Grand Mosque cuts pilgrim wait times to nine minutes with smart tech

Digital systems have cut pilgrim waiting times at Makkah's Grand Mosque from about two hours to nine minutes, part of a drive to make it one of the world's smartest sites by 2030.

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hajj 2d ago

Nigeria secures phased 30% shift to B2B Hajj model for 2027

Nigeria has secured a phased transition to Saudi Arabia's B2B Hajj model, moving 30 percent of its quota in 2027 rather than 98 percent, while a September 26 registration deadline looms.

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saudi 3d ago

Nusuk pilgrimage app passes 51 million users as services expand

Saudi Arabia's Nusuk pilgrimage platform has passed 51 million users worldwide, adding offline access, more than 100 services in 25 languages and safeguards against booking fraud.

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umrah 3d ago

Iran resumes Umrah after six-month pause with 18,000 pilgrims

Iran has resumed Umrah travel to Saudi Arabia after a roughly six-month pause, with 18,000 pilgrims in the first phase and about five million voucher holders still waiting.

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hajj 3d ago

Saudi Arabia restructures 2027 Hajj packages into three service tiers

Saudi Arabia has unveiled 2027 Hajj reforms that cut package options to three tiers, bundle accommodation, transport and catering, and make staff training mandatory for permits.

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saudi 3d ago

Saudi Arabia fines Hajj and Umrah firms up to SR100,000 over overstayers

Saudi Public Security has reiterated that Hajj and Umrah service firms face fines of up to SR100,000 for failing to report pilgrims who overstay their authorised period in the Kingdom.

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