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Saudi Arabia reiterates Hajj permit rule to safeguard pilgrims for 2026

Saudi Arabia reiterates Hajj permit rule to safeguard pilgrims for 2026

  • Authorities warn of penalties for unauthorized pilgrims as preparations intensify
  • Move aims to streamline crowd control for one of the world’s largest religious gatherings
By Arab News ·
Hajj Ministry suspends 1,800 foreign Umrah travel agency contracts

Hajj Ministry suspends 1,800 foreign Umrah travel agency contracts

By Arab News ·
All visa holders now eligible to perform Umrah: Ministry of Hajj and Umrah

All visa holders now eligible to perform Umrah: Ministry of Hajj and Umrah

By Rashid Hassan ·
Saudi Arabia welcomes 1.2 million Umrah pilgrims 

Saudi Arabia welcomes 1.2 million Umrah pilgrims 

By SPA ·
Saudi ministry sets deadline for international offices to complete Hajj service contracts

Saudi ministry sets deadline for international offices to complete Hajj service contracts

By Arab News ·
Hajj & Umrah Conference draws more than 150,000 visitors

Hajj & Umrah Conference draws more than 150,000 visitors

By SALEH FAREED ·
KSA welcomes record 18.5m pilgrims in 2024

KSA welcomes record 18.5m pilgrims in 2024

By Arab News ·
Special Fourth Hajj and Umrah conference opens in Jeddah

Fourth Hajj and Umrah conference opens in Jeddah

By SALEH FAREED ·
Jeddah to host Hajj forum and expo in January

Jeddah to host Hajj forum and expo in January

By Arab News ·
Special Government agencies provide top quality care for elderly, disabled Hajj pilgrims

Government agencies provide top quality care for elderly, disabled Hajj pilgrims

By Tareq Al-Thaqafi ·
Special Grand Hajj Symposium in Makkah emphasizes compliance and safety

Grand Hajj Symposium in Makkah emphasizes compliance and safety

By Tareq Al-Thaqafi ·
Madinah forum targets improved pilgrim experience video

Madinah forum targets improved pilgrim experience

By Nada Hameed ·
Saudi Arabia prepares for inaugural Umrah and Ziyarah Forum

Saudi Arabia prepares for inaugural Umrah and Ziyarah Forum

By Arab News ·

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