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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.
Saudi Arabia: Vaccine required to enter Prophet’s Mosque, permit needed for Umrah Arab News
Saudi Arabia expands capacity, allows Umrah for vaccinated pilgrims in Ramadan Arab News
Kingdom resumes ticket sales for Makkah and Madinah high speed train arabnews.jp
No COVID-19 cases reported among pilgrims in Saudi Arabia Arab News
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Pilgrims’ rush shoots up Umrah package prices Arab News