Nigeria secures phased 30% shift to B2B Hajj model for 2027
Nigeria has secured a phased transition to Saudi Arabia's B2B Hajj model, moving 30 percent of its quota in 2027 rather than 98 percent, while a September 26 registration deadline looms.
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Nigeria has secured a phased transition to Saudi Arabia's B2B Hajj model, moving 30 percent of its quota in 2027 rather than 98 percent, while a September 26 registration deadline looms.
Saudi Arabia's Nusuk pilgrimage platform has passed 51 million users worldwide, adding offline access, more than 100 services in 25 languages and safeguards against booking fraud.
Iran has resumed Umrah travel to Saudi Arabia after a roughly six-month pause, with 18,000 pilgrims in the first phase and about five million voucher holders still waiting.
Saudi Arabia has unveiled 2027 Hajj reforms that cut package options to three tiers, bundle accommodation, transport and catering, and make staff training mandatory for permits.
Saudi Public Security has reiterated that Hajj and Umrah service firms face fines of up to SR100,000 for failing to report pilgrims who overstay their authorised period in the Kingdom.
Bangladesh has cut its 2027 Hajj package prices and fixed a lower airfare, with meals now included in the packages, and returned a surplus from the 2026 season directly to pilgrims.
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