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Dernière mise à jour : 1 Nov 2026, 8:40 AM (heure saoudienne)
Saudi Arabia has ordered 20 new Talgo high-speed trains for the Haramain railway, expanding the fleet to 55 units and boosting pilgrim transport capacity between Makkah and Madinah, with delivery from 2028 to 2031.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has enabled the Nusuk app to work without mobile data, in partnership with stc, Mobily, and Zain, keeping permits, tickets, and navigation available to pilgrims even offline.
Saudi Arabia has scrapped Hajj Package D and restructured offerings into three tiers, making bundled accommodation, transport, and catering mandatory for 2027 pilgrims, alongside compulsory operator training.
The Haj Committee of India extended its Hajj 2027 application deadline to July 24 and set the digital selection draw for July 30, with selected pilgrims required to pay the advance amount by August 10.
Saudi authorities have launched a QR-based service at the Grand Mosque in Makkah that shows real-time crowd levels in the Mataf and Masa'a, helping pilgrims choose calmer routes for Tawaf and Sa'i.
Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudais has launched a Field Services Center at the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah to improve services for visitors during the 1448 AH Umrah and visitation season, strengthening coordination among agencies and field response.
Makkah Mayoralty opens applications for Hajj 2027 catering contract Saudi Gazette
Umrah Without Mahram: A Complete Guide for Women Travelling Solo in 2026 Wego Travel Blog
Hajj Ministry approves evaluation results of international pilgrim service providers for 2026 Hajj season Saudi Gazette
Makkah ranks 5th, Madinah 7th among world’s top cities for international visitors in 2025 Saudi Gazette
Makkah deputy emir reviews Umrah season, steps up Hajj 1448 preparations Saudi Gazette
Nusuk Care Centers Provide Round-the-Clock Services for Pilgrims وكالة الأنباء السعودية