Nusuk App Becomes Central to Umrah With 51 Million Users
The Nusuk platform has become mandatory for Umrah permits and now serves more than 51 million users worldwide, adding crowd alerts, offline access, and a smart pilgrim card.
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Haramain Railway Moved 1.16 Million Pilgrims During 1447 Hajj
Saudi Arabia Railways says the Haramain High Speed Railway carried more than 1.16 million pilgrims between Makkah and Madinah during the 1447 AH Hajj season with on-time performance above 98 percent.
Saudi Arabia Expands Cooling and Shading Across the Holy Sites
Saudi authorities have widened shading, cooling, and misting systems across Mecca and the holy sites to protect pilgrims from extreme summer heat, including a second phase of the Mount Arafat cooling project.
Saudi Arabia Sets Hajj 2027 Airline and Bilateral Agreement Deadlines
Saudi Arabia has set a November 8, 2026 deadline for bilateral Hajj agreements and airline contracts for the 2027 pilgrimage, with airlift documentation on the Nusuk Masar platform to be completed between July 29 and November 8, 2026.
Saudi Arabia Opens Hajj 2027 Service Licensing for International Pilgrims
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has opened applications for local and international companies to provide accommodation, catering and transport services to overseas pilgrims for Hajj 2027, with expressions of interest due by October 30, 2026.
Health and Vaccination Rules Pilgrims Must Meet for Umrah 1448
As the 1448 Umrah season opens, pilgrims are reminded that Saudi Arabia requires a quadrivalent meningococcal vaccination certificate and may require polio or yellow fever proof, alongside practical health precautions for the crowded journey.
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