Umm Al-Qura Hosts 26th Hajj and Umrah Research Forum in Makkah
Umm Al-Qura University in Makkah hosted the 26th Scientific Forum for Hajj, Umrah and Visit Research, featuring a knowledge exhibition and the fourth Hajjathon innovation competition.
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Last updated: 5 Nov 2026, 8:32 AM (Saudi time)
Umm Al-Qura University in Makkah hosted the 26th Scientific Forum for Hajj, Umrah and Visit Research, featuring a knowledge exhibition and the fourth Hajjathon innovation competition.
Singapore's MUIS confirmed a 900-place Haj 2027 quota and introduced mandatory medical assessments, including an ECG and chest X-ray, as conditions for a Haj visa.
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.
Indonesia, Pakistan and India again top the reported Hajj 2027 country quotas, though only some nations have confirmed official figures. Others remain provisional pending Saudi Arabia's final announcement.
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