Saudi Hajj Ministry Approves 73 Firms for Domestic Pilgrims
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has approved 73 accredited companies to serve domestic pilgrims, urging Hajj-goers to contract only through official channels.
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Last updated: 24 Sep 2026, 10:08 AM (Saudi time)
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has approved 73 accredited companies to serve domestic pilgrims, urging Hajj-goers to contract only through official channels.
Indonesia has begun planning its 2027 Hajj operation with a focus on shielding pilgrims from rising aviation fuel costs, one of the largest components of the total pilgrimage bill.
Saudi Arabia has launched Roya, an AI and satellite-driven platform that monitors crowd density, traffic and heat across the holy sites to support Hajj and Umrah operations.
Saudi Arabia has unveiled a Hajj 2027 service overhaul that scraps Package D, consolidates offerings into three tiers, mandates a single integrated package, and ties staff permits to compulsory training.
The Haj Committee of India has opened the preliminary phase of the 2027 Hajj, advising pilgrims to ensure passports are machine-readable and valid until at least 31 December 2027.
Saudi Arabia's Nusuk app now offers a zero-data access feature that keeps core services working without mobile data or Wi-Fi, while the Nusuk Card has become a mandatory smart ID for registered pilgrims.
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