Saudi Arabia Overhauls Hajj 2027 Packages Into Three New Tiers
Saudi Arabia has restructured Hajj 2027 service packages into three tiers, scrapping the long-standing Package D and tying accommodation, transport, and catering into unified contracts.
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Last updated: 21 Jun 2026, 1:40 AM (Saudi time)
Saudi Arabia has restructured Hajj 2027 service packages into three tiers, scrapping the long-standing Package D and tying accommodation, transport, and catering into unified contracts.
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