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makkah 15 Jun 2026

Makkah Approves First International Airport, Metro Plan Advances

Saudi Arabia has approved its first international airport for Makkah and advanced plans for a city metro, aiming to give pilgrims direct access and ease congestion under Vision 2030.

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umrah 15 Jun 2026

Pilgrims Can Perform Umrah on Tourist, Transit or Business Visas

Pilgrims can now perform Umrah on tourist, transit, business and other valid Saudi visas as the 1448 AH season opens, though Nusuk bookings and a 30-day visa window apply.

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saudi 14 Jun 2026

Prophet's Mosque Launches Integrated Services for Post-Hajj Visitors

The General Authority for the Two Holy Mosques has rolled out a coordinated package of guidance, welfare and mobility services to support pilgrims visiting Madinah after Hajj 2026.

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makkah 14 Jun 2026

AI Robot Now Guides Pilgrims in Multiple Languages at Two Holy Mosques

Saudi Arabia has deployed an AI-powered, multilingual robot at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque to answer pilgrims' religious questions and provide instant translation.

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umrah 14 Jun 2026

Summer Umrah Reopens: Staying Safe in Makkah's Extreme Heat

With Umrah resuming after Hajj 2026 during peak summer, pilgrims are urged to guard against heat exhaustion and dehydration in Makkah temperatures that can exceed 45 degrees Celsius.

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umrah 14 Jun 2026

Vaccines Pilgrims Need for the New Umrah Season

Pilgrims travelling for the new Umrah season must show proof of quadrivalent meningococcal vaccination given at least 10 days before arrival, with seasonal flu vaccination and other precautions also advised.

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