Saudi Arabia launches one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched a multiple-entry Umrah visa valid for 365 days, letting pilgrims enter the Kingdom several times within a cumulative 90-day stay.
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Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched a multiple-entry Umrah visa valid for 365 days, letting pilgrims enter the Kingdom several times within a cumulative 90-day stay.
The first group of 250 pilgrims from 16 countries has performed Umrah under the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Guests Program, part of 1,000 guests hosted this year at King Salman's expense.
Saudi Arabia is building an 8.5 million square metre Waste Processing City south of Mecca, due for completion by the end of 2027, to serve the holy city and its pilgrims for up to 60 years.
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah reported a 22.5 percent rise in Umrah arrivals, with more than 1.27 million international pilgrims recorded so far this season.
The General Authority has launched a QR-code crowd-tracking service at the Grand Mosque, letting pilgrims check congestion in the Mataf and Masaa before performing Tawaf and Sai.
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has opened licensing applications for Saudi and international companies to serve overseas pilgrims during the 1448 AH (2027) Hajj season, with bids submitted through the Nusuk platform.
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