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umrah 24 Jun 2026

Saudi Arabia Suspends 21 Umrah Companies Over Poor Performance

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended 21 Umrah service companies after performance reviews found low service levels and regulatory violations ahead of the 1448 season.

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umrah 23 Jun 2026

Nusuk App's Zero-Data Mode Keeps Umrah Services Running Offline

Saudi Arabia's Nusuk app now offers a zero-data feature that lets Umrah pilgrims access permits, maps and emergency contacts without mobile data or Wi-Fi.

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umrah 23 Jun 2026

Saudi Arabia Lets Pilgrims Perform Umrah on Any Visa Type

Under Saudi Arabia's expanded policy for the 1448 AH season, holders of tourist, business and transit visas can perform Umrah provided the visa is linked to Nusuk and a permit is issued through the app before entering Makkah.

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umrah 23 Jun 2026

Nusuk Adds AI Crowd Alerts and Traffic-Light System for 1448 Umrah

Saudi Arabia has upgraded the mandatory Nusuk app with AI-driven crowd alerts, a green-to-red traffic-light capacity system at the Two Holy Mosques, and a smart digital pilgrim card for the 1448 AH Umrah season.

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umrah 22 Jun 2026

Saudi Arabia Cuts Umrah Visa Entry Window to 30 Days for 1448 Season

Saudi Arabia has shortened the Umrah visa entry window from three months to 30 days for the 1448 AH season, while keeping the 90-day in-country stay unchanged. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah also confirmed the season's opening and closing dates.

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umrah 21 Jun 2026

Rawdah Permits Explained as 1448 Umrah Season Opens

As the 1448 AH Umrah season opens, access to the Rawdah in the Prophet's Mosque is governed entirely by digital Nusuk permits. Pilgrims are advised to book QR-code slots before arriving in Madinah.

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