Ka'bah Maintenance Completed Ahead of Hajj 2026 Season
Saudi authorities have completed 4,700 man-hours of maintenance on the Ka'bah and Maqam Ibrahim, including marble restoration and expansion joint replacement, ahead of Hajj 2026.
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Hajj 2026 Proceeds Despite US-Iran Tensions and Ceasefire Uncertainty
Saudi Arabia confirms Hajj 2026 will proceed as scheduled despite a fragile US-Iran ceasefire expiring as the first pilgrims arrive. Makkah and Madinah remain protected by advanced defence systems.
Nusuk Card Now Mandatory for All Hajj 2026 Pilgrims
Saudi Arabia has made the Nusuk smart card mandatory for all Hajj 2026 pilgrims, combining personal, medical, and accommodation data. The Nusuk app has surpassed 51 million users with over 130 digital services.
First Hajj 2026 Pilgrims Arrive as Global Operations Begin
The first international Hajj 2026 pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Turkey, and Malaysia, with 3.1 million seats across 12,000 flights allocated for the season.
New Airport, Metro and Smart Systems: Makkah's Infrastructure Overhaul Revealed
Saudi Arabia has revealed plans for a new Makkah international airport, a metro system with completed feasibility studies, an AI crowd management programme, and integrated Saudia-Saudi Railways ticketing as part of a large-scale infrastructure overhaul of the Holy City.
Mandatory Vaccinations and Health Requirements for Hajj 2026 Pilgrims
Saudi Arabia requires all Hajj 2026 pilgrims to carry a valid quadrivalent ACYW meningitis vaccination certificate administered at least 10 days before arrival, with additional polio vaccine requirements for pilgrims from high-risk countries.
From Around the Web (Page 108 of 218)
Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia enforces strict entry rules in Mecca, suspends Umrah visas - MSN
Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia enforces strict entry rules in Mecca, suspends Umrah visas MSN
Passports Directorate launches Makkah entry e-permits for Hajj 2026 - Saudi Gazette
Passports Directorate launches Makkah entry e-permits for Hajj 2026 Saudi Gazette
Permit restrictions for Makkah entry take effect ahead of Hajj - Arab News
Permit restrictions for Makkah entry take effect ahead of Hajj Arab News
Saudi Arabia Sets April 18 Deadline For Umrah Visa Holders To Leave The Kingdom - Bernama
Saudi Arabia Sets April 18 Deadline For Umrah Visa Holders To Leave The Kingdom Bernama
Saudi Arabia bans entry into Makkah from April 18 Breaking - Independent News Pakistan
Saudi Arabia bans entry into Makkah from April 18 Breaking Independent News Pakistan
Hajj 2026: Nigeria Joins Global Rush to Reroute Around Saudi Curbs - thetraveler.org
Hajj 2026: Nigeria Joins Global Rush to Reroute Around Saudi Curbs thetraveler.org