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Dernière mise à jour : 20 Sep 2026, 10:23 AM (heure saoudienne)
Turkey's Diyanet has set its Hajj 2027 fees in US dollars rather than Saudi riyals, with a standard package priced at $9,200, drawing internal criticism over a roughly 41 percent increase as nearly 1.88 million people entered the lottery for 84,942 places.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Tourism has approved updated licensing and classification standards for Hajj accommodation in Makkah and Madinah ahead of Hajj 1448, introducing Economy and First Class categories and multi-stage inspections.
Pakistan collected over $208 million in Hajj 2027 dues within five days as its government scheme filled rapidly, while private operators were given an August 31 deadline to activate packages or risk losing their quota.
Saudi Arabia has opened the sixth edition of its "Think for the Two Holy Mosques" innovation programme, inviting AI and technology ideas to improve services at Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi, with a September 16, 2026 deadline.
Saudi Arabia's Public Security has reiterated that Hajj and Umrah firms face fines of up to SR100,000, rising with the number of cases, for failing to report pilgrims who overstay their authorised period in the Kingdom.
Saudi Arabia has announced Hajj 2027 reforms that bundle accommodation, transport and catering into unified packages, cut offerings to three tiers, discontinue Package D and require compulsory training for Hajj staff.
Third Batch of Custodian of Two Holy Mosques' Guests Program for Umrah and Visit Arrives in Makkah وكالة الأنباء السعودية
Makkah Entry Permit 2026 Explained: Who Needs It, Who Is Exempt, and How to Avoid Being Turned Back Wego Travel Blog
Bus crash near Makkah kills 2 Egyptian Umrah pilgrims, injures 25 Muslim Network TV
Strict security in Makkah targets Hajj violations Arab News
Taraneh Rahimi was told prison guards would rape her sister, Romina, if she did not sign a confessionThe twins were 19 and still in high school when they were taken from their beds in the dead of night by masked men later identified as being sent by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.
Saudi Arabia Records 15.2 Million Umrah Pilgrims in First Quarter of 2026 Nomad Lawyer