How Saudi Arabia Resets the Holy Sites After Hajj 2026
After 1.7 million pilgrims performed Hajj 2026, Saudi agencies including Kidana, the Red Crescent and NUPCO began dismantling, inspecting and restoring the holy sites for next year.
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Pakistan Says Hajj 2027 Bookings May Close Within Two Months
Pakistan has advised prospective pilgrims to obtain passports now, saying Hajj 2027 bookings could close within two months as Saudi Arabia begins early preparations for next year's season.
Saudi Arabia Launches AI 'Roya' Platform for the Holy Sites
Saudi Arabia's KACST and Public Security have launched the AI-powered Roya platform to monitor crowd density, heat, and security across the holy sites during Hajj and Umrah.
Saudi Arabia Boosts Hajj Environmental Inspections by 145%
Saudi Arabia's National Center for Environmental Compliance reported a 145 percent rise in Hajj inspections in 2026, using satellite imagery and AI to monitor air, noise and waste across the holy sites.
Indonesia Plans 2027 Hajj Early to Counter Rising Fuel Costs
Indonesia has begun planning its 2027 Hajj operation and reviewing 2028, with rising aviation fuel prices driving an early search for cost-control measures in the world's largest Hajj-sending country.
Hajj 2027 Preparations Begin as Saudi Sets May 2027 Dates
Saudi Arabia has issued its Hajj 2027 Preparation Document, with the pilgrimage expected in mid-May 2027, prompting national Hajj bodies including the Haj Committee of India to advise pilgrims to ready their passports.
From Around the Web (Page 4 of 14)
Saudi Arabia introduces year-long multiple-entry Umrah visa - The Arab Weekly
Saudi Arabia introduces year-long multiple-entry Umrah visa The Arab Weekly
Bangladesh urges Saudi Arabia to hold Hajj backup housing quota at 1.0pc for 2027 - The Financial Express
Bangladesh urges Saudi Arabia to hold Hajj backup housing quota at 1.0pc for 2027 The Financial Express
Is It Safe to Travel to Makkah Now? (July 2026) - Wego Travel Blog
Is It Safe to Travel to Makkah Now? (July 2026) Wego Travel Blog
Saudi Arabia Ignites a New Era of Religious Travel as Makkah and Madinah Welcome Global Pilgrims with One Year Multiple Entry Umrah Visa, Flexible Ninety Day Stay and Easier Access to the Kingdom - Travel And Tour World
Saudi Arabia Ignites a New Era of Religious Travel as Makkah and Madinah Welcome Global Pilgrims with One Year Multiple Entry Umrah Visa, Flexible Ninety Day Stay and Easier Access to the Kingdom Travel And Tour World
Indonesia Stands Along With Iraq, Egypt, India, Pakistan and Other Global Countries as Saudi Arabia Umrah Tourism Surges in 2026, With Leading Pilgrim Source Markets Driving International Religious Travel Growth, With Multiple-Entry Visa Demand, Aviati - Travel And Tour World
Indonesia Stands Along With Iraq, Egypt, India, Pakistan and Other Global Countries as Saudi Arabia Umrah Tourism Surges in 2026, With Leading Pilgrim Source Markets Driving International Religious Travel Growth, With Multiple-Entry Visa Demand, Aviati Travel And Tour World
UAE Alongside UK, Malaysia, Türkiye, Egypt, Iraq and More Enter Saudi Arabia’s Next-Generation Umrah Travel Era as New One-Year Multiple Entry Visa Reshapes Global Pilgrimage Connections with Makkah and Madinah - Travel And Tour World
UAE Alongside UK, Malaysia, Türkiye, Egypt, Iraq and More Enter Saudi Arabia’s Next-Generation Umrah Travel Era as New One-Year Multiple Entry Visa Reshapes Global Pilgrimage Connections with Makkah and Madinah Travel And Tour World