Saudi Arabia welcomes over 931,000 Umrah pilgrims in 2026 surge
Saudi Arabia has welcomed more than 931,500 Umrah pilgrims so far in 2026, a 22.5 percent rise on the same period last year, led by visitors from Pakistan, Indonesia and Iraq.
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Saudi Arabia has welcomed more than 931,500 Umrah pilgrims so far in 2026, a 22.5 percent rise on the same period last year, led by visitors from Pakistan, Indonesia and Iraq.
Saudi Public Security has announced fines of up to SR100,000 for Hajj and Umrah firms that fail to report pilgrims who remain in the Kingdom beyond their authorised stay.
The Nusuk platform has surpassed 51 million users worldwide and now uses AI to alert pilgrims when crowd density at the Grand Mosque and Rawdah is low.
Saudi Arabia is advancing major expansion works at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, raising capacity toward 1.85 million worshippers, alongside the vast new King Salman Gate project.
Saudi Arabia has begun early preparations for the 1448 AH Hajj, introducing integrated service packages, mandatory staff training and a restructured three-tier package system.
Saudi Arabia has introduced a multiple-entry Umrah visa valid for 365 days, allowing repeat visits within a one-year window and a combined stay of up to 90 days.
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