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Last updated: 7 May 2026, 5:49 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.
Malaysia, Saudi Arabia To Strengthen Cooperation In Hajj, Umrah Management Bernama
Missing Umrah pilgrim 'Pak Tam' found safe in Makkah NST Online
Umrah 2026 | Makkah & Madinah Journey With Shahbaz Bahawalpuri [6a0ffb] Fathom Journal
Indonesia's 2026 Hajj Readiness Nears 100%, Says Minister Tempo.co English
Ministry ensures ongoing Hajj preparations amid Middle East conflict ANTARA News
Indonesia–Saudi Aviation Reset Reshapes 2026 Pilgrim Flows thetraveler.org