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saudi 13 Jun 2026

stc Boosts Madinah Network With AI System for Returning Pilgrims

stc Group has upgraded its network around the Prophet's Mosque with an AI-powered system, adding thousands of antennas to handle peak pilgrim demand in Madinah.

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umrah 13 Jun 2026

Saudi Hajj Ministry Suspends 21 Umrah Companies Over Service Failures

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended 21 Umrah service companies after evaluations found declining service quality and regulatory violations during the last season.

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hajj 13 Jun 2026

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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hajj 13 Jun 2026

Indonesia Plans 2027 Hajj Around Rising Aviation Fuel Costs

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.

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saudi 13 Jun 2026

Saudi Arabia Launches AI Roya Platform to Manage Holy Sites

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.

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hajj 13 Jun 2026

Saudi Arabia Scraps Package D in Hajj 2027 Service Overhaul

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.

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