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Last updated: 5 May 2026, 2:24 AM (Saudi time)
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.
King Salman Gate Project in Makkah to Transform Pilgrimage and Tourism Experience Travel And Tour World
Saudi’s King Salman gate project Set to transform Makkah’s economy and pilgrimage infrastructure Businessday NG
'Luxurising the sacred': New Mecca mega project sparks debate Middle East Eye
New multi-use development project planned for Mecca pilgrimage site upi.com
Hajj and Umrah Research Forum highlights sustainability of hotel buildings in central Makkah Arab News
Saudi Arabia’s New Policy Allows All Visa Holders to Perform Umrah, Enhancing Makkah and Madinah Accessibility, Here’s All You Need to Know Travel And Tour World