Pakistan approves first four-year Hajj policy with savings scheme
Pakistan has approved its first four-year Hajj Policy (2027-2030), introducing a Shariah-compliant savings scheme and opening fee-free, first-come registration for Hajj 2027.
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India unveils Haj 2027 policy with AI support and quota push
India has announced its Haj Policy 2027, opening early applications, retaining the 70:30 quota split, adding Kolkata as an embarkation point and expanding AI-driven pilgrim services.
Indonesia proposes 60:40 cost split for 2027 Hajj
Indonesia has proposed keeping its 60:40 Hajj cost-sharing formula for 2027, with the per-pilgrim BPIH set at a proposed 107.3 million rupiah, up 19.9 million from 2026 as Saudi service costs rise.
Bangladesh unveils 2027 Hajj packages and cuts airfare
Bangladesh has approved three 2027 Hajj packages priced between 505,648 and 615,263 taka and cut the airfare to 130,000 taka, with registration closing on September 26, 2026.
Nigeria's NAHCON tightens rules for 2027 Hajj operators
NAHCON has issued new 2027 rules requiring Hajj and Umrah operators to post a 250 million naira bank guarantee, hold IATA accreditation and appoint scholars, with breaches referred to anti-graft agencies.
Saudi Arabia allows visit visa extensions online via Absher
Saudi Arabia's Jawazat now lets hosts extend single-entry and multiple-entry visit visas online through the Absher platform, provided the visitor is inside the kingdom with valid insurance and no unpaid fines.
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Saudi Arabia says 1.7 million pilgrims performed Hajj this year - Middle East Monitor
Saudi Arabia says 1.7 million pilgrims performed Hajj this year Middle East Monitor
Pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat as Hajj reaches peak - dw.com
Pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat as Hajj reaches peak dw.com
Bauchi permanent secretary dies in Saudi Arabia during 2026 Hajj - Punch Newspapers
Bauchi permanent secretary dies in Saudi Arabia during 2026 Hajj Punch Newspapers
Umrah 2025: Developments that pilgrims need to know about - Gulf Business
Umrah 2025: Developments that pilgrims need to know about Gulf Business
Saudi to invest in new Makkah airport and metro to enhance pilgrimage access - constructionweekonline.com
Saudi to invest in new Makkah airport and metro to enhance pilgrimage access constructionweekonline.com
Umrah pilgrims offered high-speed train service between Makkah and Madinah - Arab News
Umrah pilgrims offered high-speed train service between Makkah and Madinah Arab News