Haramain Railway Expands Capacity to 2.21 Million Seats for Pilgrims
The Haramain High-Speed Railway has expanded to more than 2.21 million seats across 5,300-plus trips, part of an integrated air, rail, and road transport plan for pilgrims.
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Umrah 1448 Calendar: Key Entry and Departure Deadlines Through 2027
The Umrah 1448 AH season runs from 31 May 2026, with visa issuance closing 9 March 2027, final entry on 23 March, and departure by 7 April 2027, all tied to mandatory Nusuk bookings.
Hajj 2027: Saudi Ministry Scraps Package D in Three-Tier Overhaul
Saudi Arabia has restructured Hajj 2027 packages into three categories, discontinued Package D, and made accommodation, transport, and catering mandatory under a new integrated service model.
Pakistan Hajj 2027 Registration Passes 232,000 in First Two Weeks
More than 232,000 Pakistanis registered for Hajj 2027 in the first two weeks of a new fully digital, mandatory registration system that allows families to apply jointly.
Hajj 2027 Accommodation Reservations Open for Operators Until August 13
Saudi Arabia has opened a priority reservation window running from 30 June to 13 August 2026 for Hajj operators to secure Makkah and Madinah accommodation, alongside a new mandatory unified service package and compulsory staff training for the 2027 season.
Umrah 1448 Visa Rules Tighten: 30-Day Entry Window and Booking Rule
Umrah visa rules for the 1448 AH season now cut entry validity to 30 days, require confirmed Nusuk hotel and transport bookings before a visa is issued, and make Nusuk registration mandatory for all pilgrims.
From Around the Web (Page 14 of 14)
MOI warns of SR100,000 fine for transporting visit visa holders to Makkah during Hajj season - Saudi Gazette
MOI warns of SR100,000 fine for transporting visit visa holders to Makkah during Hajj season Saudi Gazette
Ministry sets up 32 children’s hospitality centers in Makkah and Madinah - Arab News
Ministry sets up 32 children’s hospitality centers in Makkah and Madinah Arab News
Ramadan: Mecca, Madinah flooded with Umrah visitors - The Business Standard
Ramadan: Mecca, Madinah flooded with Umrah visitors The Business Standard
194,000 pilgrims in Madinah post-Hajj - Arab News
194,000 pilgrims in Madinah post-Hajj Arab News