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Last updated: 5 May 2026, 5:34 PM (Saudi time)
Saudia has launched Hajj 2026 operations with 160 aircraft and over one million seats spanning 145 global destinations, as part of Saudi Arabia's total air transport plan of 3.1 million seats across 12,000 flights.
Saudi Arabia has imposed fines of up to SAR 100,000 for facilitating unauthorised Hajj and up to SAR 20,000 for pilgrims performing Hajj without a permit, alongside 10-year re-entry bans for violators.
Indonesian Consulate in Jeddah: Mecca-Medina Region is Still Safe, Umrah is Asked to Be Ready if Flights are Cancelled VOI.id
South African Muslims performing Umrah stranded in Saudi Arabia enca.com
#SHOWBIZ: Lan Solo and family safe in Madinah amid Middle East tensions NST Online
Saudi Arabia Launches Ajeer Platform for Temporary Staffing Across Makkah and Madinah: How This Move Enhances Tourism Services During Hajj and Ramadan — Here’s What You Need to Know Travel And Tour World
Mushfiqur Rahim stranded in Jeddah after Umrah Prothom Alo English
Saudi Arabia launches new interactive guide for Umrah pilgrims Gulf News