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saudi 21 Jul 2026

Haramain train guide 2026: fast travel between Makkah and Madinah

The Haramain High-Speed Railway links Makkah, Jeddah and Madinah at up to 300 km/h, cutting the journey between the two holy cities to little more than two hours.

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umrah 20 Jul 2026

King Salman hosts 1,000 Umrah pilgrims from 16 countries

King Salman is hosting 1,000 Umrah pilgrims at his own expense this year through the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Guests Program, with the first group of 250 from 16 countries completing their visit to Madinah and Makkah.

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hajj 20 Jul 2026

Hajj 2027: Saudi Arabia makes staff training mandatory for visas

Saudi Arabia has made completion of a state-led training program mandatory for Hajj office staff to obtain visas and permits for the 2027 season, alongside a priority accommodation reservation window running to August 13, 2026.

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hajj 20 Jul 2026

Hajj 2027: Saudi Arabia bundles services into one package

Saudi Arabia's Hajj 2027 reforms introduce an integrated service model combining accommodation, transport and catering, alongside expanded biometric screening and the Nusuk Card digital ID.

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umrah 20 Jul 2026

Umrah 2026 health rules: meningococcal vaccine now mandatory

Saudi Arabia requires all Umrah pilgrims aged one and above to show proof of a quadrivalent ACWY meningococcal vaccine, alongside new heat-safety measures for the summer season.

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makkah 20 Jul 2026