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Dernière mise à jour : 1 Nov 2026, 8:40 AM (heure saoudienne)
Saudi Arabia Railways and Hitachi Rail signed a contract at InnoTrans 2026 in Berlin to modernize the Al Mashaaer Al Muqaddassah Metro, the 18-kilometer line that moves pilgrims between Mina, Muzdalifah, and Arafat during Hajj.
Nigeria's NAHCON reaffirmed September 26 as the deadline for Hajj 2027 registration payments and biometric uploads via Nusuk-Masar, warning latecomers risk losing slots. The country has about 50,000 slots, with zonal fares up to 7.88 million naira.
Qatar has opened registration for the 2027 Hajj, giving citizens and residents until October 20 to apply for one of 4,400 slots through hajj.gov.qa. A QAR 10,000 advance payment and a health fitness certificate are required.
Saudi Arabia has begun early Hajj 2027 preparations, opening coordination meetings with Hajj affairs offices from more than 75 countries and reviewing airport readiness in Jeddah.
Saudi Arabia has set new Hajj 2027 accommodation standards, classifying lodging into economy and first-class tiers and inspecting facilities at three stages. A smart service tracks occupancy and the 930 centre handles pilgrim inquiries.
Saudi Arabia has made an all-inclusive Hajj package mandatory for the 2027 season, cut the number of tiers to three and discontinued Package D. Hajj office staff must also complete training before offices can obtain visas.
Makkah Mayoralty opens applications for Hajj 2027 catering contract Saudi Gazette
Hajj Ministry approves evaluation results of international pilgrim service providers for 2026 Hajj season Saudi Gazette
Makkah deputy emir reviews Umrah season, steps up Hajj 1448 preparations Saudi Gazette
Ministry of Hajj announces conclusion of 2026 Hajj Season with seamless pilgrim services Saudi Gazette
King’s Hajj guests head to Madinah after completing pilgrimage under royal program Arab News
Madinah welcomes first groups of Hajj pilgrims arriving from Makkah Saudi Gazette