Makkah Approves First International Airport, Metro Plan Advances
Saudi Arabia has approved its first international airport for Makkah and advanced plans for a city metro, aiming to give pilgrims direct access and ease congestion under Vision 2030.
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Pilgrims Can Perform Umrah on Tourist, Transit or Business Visas
Pilgrims can now perform Umrah on tourist, transit, business and other valid Saudi visas as the 1448 AH season opens, though Nusuk bookings and a 30-day visa window apply.
Prophet's Mosque Launches Integrated Services for Post-Hajj Visitors
The General Authority for the Two Holy Mosques has rolled out a coordinated package of guidance, welfare and mobility services to support pilgrims visiting Madinah after Hajj 2026.
AI Robot Now Guides Pilgrims in Multiple Languages at Two Holy Mosques
Saudi Arabia has deployed an AI-powered, multilingual robot at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque to answer pilgrims' religious questions and provide instant translation.
Summer Umrah Reopens: Staying Safe in Makkah's Extreme Heat
With Umrah resuming after Hajj 2026 during peak summer, pilgrims are urged to guard against heat exhaustion and dehydration in Makkah temperatures that can exceed 45 degrees Celsius.
Vaccines Pilgrims Need for the New Umrah Season
Pilgrims travelling for the new Umrah season must show proof of quadrivalent meningococcal vaccination given at least 10 days before arrival, with seasonal flu vaccination and other precautions also advised.
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Beyond Hajj: Saudi Arabia’s key global achievements in May 2026 - MSN
Beyond Hajj: Saudi Arabia’s key global achievements in May 2026 MSN
Beyond Hajj: Saudi Arabia’s key global achievements in May 2026 - Saudi Gazette
Beyond Hajj: Saudi Arabia’s key global achievements in May 2026 Saudi Gazette
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah welcomes first batch of Haj-2026 pilgrims at Srinagar airport - WION
Jammu and Kashmir CM Omar Abdullah welcomes first batch of Haj-2026 pilgrims at Srinagar airport WION
Kashmir Hajj Pilgrims Miffed By Road Transportation Of Luggage As First Batch Returns From Saudi Arabia - ETV Bharat
Kashmir Hajj Pilgrims Miffed By Road Transportation Of Luggage As First Batch Returns From Saudi Arabia ETV Bharat
Millions of Hajj pilgrims face heat threat in Mecca’s spring season - Eco-Business
Millions of Hajj pilgrims face heat threat in Mecca’s spring season Eco-Business
India receives Saudi awards for outstanding pilgrimage arrangements in Hajj 2026 - Awaz The Voice
India receives Saudi awards for outstanding pilgrimage arrangements in Hajj 2026 Awaz The Voice