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Terakhir diperbarui: 2 Nov 2026, 7:46 AM (waktu Saudi)
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has fully migrated its Hajj and Umrah Data Center to cloud computing, upgrading the digital backbone that serves more than 20 million pilgrims and over 51 million Nusuk users each year.
The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites has launched a SR16.3 billion program to redevelop seven central districts across more than 4.4 million square meters, awarding the work to national partners.
Saudi authorities are reminding Umrah pilgrims that visas cannot be extended and that overstaying can bring fines of up to SR50,000, jail and deportation, with the 1448 season's final exit set for April 2027.
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has urged pilgrims to leave large luggage at their accommodation and carry only essentials inside the Grand Mosque to ease movement during the 1448 AH Umrah season.
The Makkah Construction and Development Company has signed a SAR372 million contract to renovate the historic five-star Makkah Towers hotel overlooking the Grand Mosque, in a phased 19-month project.
Regulators are finalising the 1448 AH Umrah season controls, with Egypt's Higher Committee for Umrah and Hajj reviewing new rules and emphasising digital transformation and closer coordination with Saudi Arabia.