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Last updated: 6 Nov 2026, 7:39 AM (Saudi time)
The UAE has added Hajj and Umrah travellers, along with students, to its priority list for free seasonal flu vaccination, citing the higher respiratory-illness risk that comes with large pilgrim gatherings and long-distance travel.
Airport health authorities in Pakistan have set September 25, 2026 as the date a digital, database-linked vaccination certificate becomes required for Umrah pilgrims, covering polio, meningitis, yellow fever and influenza.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched Direct Umrah, a unified digital booking route that links pilgrims at home and abroad to approved packages through five authorized travel platforms.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launched the fourth edition of the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum in Jeddah, targeting more than 200 participating companies and introducing a new service excellence award.
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has introduced a multiple-entry Umrah visa valid for one year, allowing several visits with a cumulative stay of up to 90 days, managed through the Nusuk platform.
Saudi Arabia recorded more than 15.2 million Umrah pilgrims in the first quarter of 2026, with air travel accounting for the vast majority of international arrivals. The 1448 season continues through Nusuk with a March 2027 visa deadline.
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