Saudi Health Ministry Warns Pilgrims Against Sharing Shaving Tools
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health has urged Hajj pilgrims to avoid sharing razors during tahallul, warning that shared blades can spread hepatitis and other bloodborne infections.
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Rua Al Madinah's First Phase Set to Open in 2026 Near Prophet's Mosque
The first phase of Rua Al Madinah, a major development beside the Prophet's Mosque, is scheduled to open in 2026, part of a project that will add 47,000 hotel rooms by 2030.
Pakistan Opens Free Hajj 2027 Registration, Seeks Larger Quota
Pakistan has opened free mandatory registration for Hajj 2027 and is in talks with Saudi Arabia to raise its pilgrim quota from 179,210 toward around 230,000.
Makkah Stays Saudi Arabia's Top Hotel Market Despite Regional Tensions
Knight Frank reports that Makkah and Madinah hotels stayed resilient in early 2026, with Makkah the Kingdom's top market, as Saudi Arabia builds toward 30 million pilgrims a year by 2030.
Newly Expanded Areas of the Grand Mosque Opened for Worshippers
King Salman has approved opening completed sections of the King Abdullah expansion at the Grand Mosque, adding space for at least 500,000 more worshippers as Umrah demand rises.
Over 11 Million Pilgrims Performed Umrah in Final Quarter of 2025
Saudi Arabia recorded more than 11.29 million Umrah performers between October and December 2025, according to new GASTAT figures, with international pilgrims slightly outnumbering domestic ones.
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Saudi Arabia says 1.7 million pilgrims performed Hajj this year - Middle East Monitor
Saudi Arabia says 1.7 million pilgrims performed Hajj this year Middle East Monitor
Pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat as Hajj reaches peak - dw.com
Pilgrims pray on Mount Arafat as Hajj reaches peak dw.com
Bauchi permanent secretary dies in Saudi Arabia during 2026 Hajj - Punch Newspapers
Bauchi permanent secretary dies in Saudi Arabia during 2026 Hajj Punch Newspapers
Umrah 2025: Developments that pilgrims need to know about - Gulf Business
Umrah 2025: Developments that pilgrims need to know about Gulf Business
Saudi to invest in new Makkah airport and metro to enhance pilgrimage access - constructionweekonline.com
Saudi to invest in new Makkah airport and metro to enhance pilgrimage access constructionweekonline.com
Umrah pilgrims offered high-speed train service between Makkah and Madinah - Arab News
Umrah pilgrims offered high-speed train service between Makkah and Madinah Arab News