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Last updated: 6 Nov 2026, 7:39 AM (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.
Umrah pilgrims can now check live crowd levels before visiting Grand and Prophet mosques Gulf News
Danantara Acquires 4.4-hectare Land and 1,461-room Hotel in Makkah for Hajj Pilgrims VOI.ID
Fourth Group of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Umrah Program Departs Makkah وكالة الأنباء السعودية
India sets up control room in Makkah for stranded Umrah pilgrims | Tap to know more | Inshorts Inshorts
Umrah travel operators warned over possible flight disruptions in Saudi Arabia Newswire
Cultural Day Held for Guests of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Umrah Program in Makkah وكالة الأنباء السعودية