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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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.
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.
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.
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.
World's largest cooling system keeps Grand Mosque at 24C
One of the world's largest cooling systems keeps the Grand Mosque in Makkah between 22C and 24C, protecting pilgrims from extreme summer heat.
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2027 Hajj: Lagos demands more slots - Daily Post Nigeria
2027 Hajj: Lagos demands more slots Daily Post Nigeria
Gateway Air ready to airlift hajj pilgrims — Abiodun - Daily Post Nigeria
Gateway Air ready to airlift hajj pilgrims — Abiodun Daily Post Nigeria
Third Group of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Umrah Program Departs Makkah - spa.gov.sa
Third Group of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques’ Umrah Program Departs Makkah spa.gov.sa
Saudi Arabia ready to host Hajj with 1.5m pilgrims expected - Arab News
Saudi Arabia ready to host Hajj with 1.5m pilgrims expected Arab News
Wadi Al-Usaylah's Ancient Inscriptions, Historic Wells Trace Early Hajj Routes Near Makkah - spa.gov.sa
Wadi Al-Usaylah's Ancient Inscriptions, Historic Wells Trace Early Hajj Routes Near Makkah spa.gov.sa
Guests of Umrah program visit cultural district in Makkah - arabnews.com
Guests of Umrah program visit cultural district in Makkah arabnews.com