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umrah 2d ago

Pilgrims Can Perform Umrah on Tourist, Transit or Business Visas

Pilgrims can now perform Umrah on tourist, transit, business and other valid Saudi visas as the 1448 AH season opens, though Nusuk bookings and a 30-day visa window apply.

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saudi 3d ago

Prophet's Mosque Launches Integrated Services for Post-Hajj Visitors

The General Authority for the Two Holy Mosques has rolled out a coordinated package of guidance, welfare and mobility services to support pilgrims visiting Madinah after Hajj 2026.

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makkah 3d ago

AI Robot Now Guides Pilgrims in Multiple Languages at Two Holy Mosques

Saudi Arabia has deployed an AI-powered, multilingual robot at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque to answer pilgrims' religious questions and provide instant translation.

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umrah 3d ago

Summer Umrah Reopens: Staying Safe in Makkah's Extreme Heat

With Umrah resuming after Hajj 2026 during peak summer, pilgrims are urged to guard against heat exhaustion and dehydration in Makkah temperatures that can exceed 45 degrees Celsius.

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umrah 3d ago

Vaccines Pilgrims Need for the New Umrah Season

Pilgrims travelling for the new Umrah season must show proof of quadrivalent meningococcal vaccination given at least 10 days before arrival, with seasonal flu vaccination and other precautions also advised.

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hajj 3d ago

Hajj 2027 Accommodation Reservations Open for Pilgrim Offices June 30

Saudi Arabia has set June 30, 2026 as the opening date for Hajj 2027 accommodation reservations and will require Hajj office staff to complete mandatory training before receiving visas, alongside a new three-tier integrated package system.

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