Saudi Arabia Suspends 21 Umrah Companies Over Service Failures
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah suspended 21 Umrah service companies on June 13, 2026, citing poor performance and regulatory violations as it tightens standards across the sector.
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Pakistan to Open Mandatory Hajj 2027 Registration This Month
Pakistan's Ministry of Religious Affairs will open mandatory Hajj 2027 registration later in June 2026, requiring all applicants to hold passports valid until November 16, 2027.
Saudi Arabia Hits Record 18 Million Umrah Pilgrims in Vision 2030 Report
Saudi Arabia's latest Vision 2030 data shows international Umrah arrivals hit a record 18.03 million in 2025, part of a wider tourism surge that saw nearly 123 million total visitors.
Rare 1707 Gold Kaaba Gate Plaque Goes on Display in Makkah Exhibition
A gold plaque from 1707 that once adorned the Kaaba's gate is on display at the Exhibition of the Two Holy Mosques Architecture in Makkah, part of a collection tracing centuries of care for the holy sites.
Sun Aligns Almost Perfectly Over the Kaaba, Marking Qibla for Worldwide Muslims
The sun aligned almost perfectly over the Kaaba on May 28, 2026, letting Muslims worldwide verify the Qibla. The overlap with Eid al-Adha happens only once every 33 years.
Foreign Capital Flows Into Makkah and Madinah as Saudi Arabia Opens Investment
Saudi Arabia is opening regulated investment access to Makkah and Madinah, drawing global capital into a hospitality boom aimed at hosting 30 million Umrah pilgrims a year by 2030.