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Last updated: 7 May 2026, 1:02 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.
Saudi Arabia approves new Mecca airport to improve pilgrimage access Star Concord
Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah signs strategic partnership with Bookme for enabling instant Umrah visa issuance markets.businessinsider.com
CelcomDigi Introduces 50-Day Unlimited Hajj Roaming Pass For 2026 Hajj Pilgrimage Pokde.Net
Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah signs strategic partnership with Bookme for enabling instant Umrah visa issuance The Manila Times
Makkah Chamber Introduces Program to Train Bus Guides for Hajj Season وكالة الأنباء السعودية
Three deputy secretaries appointed as assistant seasonal Hajj officers Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)