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Last updated: 6 Nov 2026, 7:39 AM (Saudi time)
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah says its Nusuk AI assistant has passed two million users and its Digital Mutawwif now tracks pilgrims through Tawaf and Sa'i, as the app adds live crowd levels.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah opened the fourth Umrah and Visit Forum in Jeddah, drawing more than 200 companies and launching a new services excellence award.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah reported distributing over 300,000 umbrellas and training more than 8,000 external Umrah agents in September, alongside forums and Nusuk platform upgrades.
Indonesia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has stepped up supervision of Umrah travel operators after a series of fraud complaints, urging pilgrims to verify agency licences before booking.
Saudi Arabia's single-entry Umrah visa has given way to a permit valid for one full year that allows repeated visits, with a cumulative stay of up to 90 days.
Saudia Hajj and Umrah has signed a preliminary agreement with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah at the Fourth Umrah and Ziyarah Forum in Jeddah to integrate digital platforms and enhance pilgrim services.
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