Saudi Arabia rejects Nigeria's bid for more 2027 Hajj slots
Saudi Arabia has declined Nigeria's request to raise its 2027 Hajj allocation, keeping the quota at 50,000. NAHCON warned that the September 26 data-upload deadline will not be extended.
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Indonesia finds 400,000 invalid records in its Hajj waiting list
Indonesia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has found close to 400,000 invalid records while auditing its national Hajj queue of about 5.7 million entries, a discovery that could change the country's long waiting periods.
Saudi Arabia makes medical fitness certificates mandatory for Hajj 2027
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah now requires every Hajj 2027 pilgrim to pass a medical fitness examination and obtain a health clearance certificate through the Nusuk Masar platform before a Hajj visa is issued.
Saudi Hajj ministry earns AI ethics certification for Nusuk AI
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has received an AI Ethics certification from Saudi Arabia's Data and AI Authority for its Nusuk AI service, recognising responsible use of artificial intelligence to manage crowds and support pilgrims.
Nigeria sets September 26 deadline for 2027 Hajj registration
Nigeria's NAHCON has reaffirmed 26 September 2026 as the firm deadline for 2027 Hajj registration and payment, with pilgrims required to upload biometrics on the Nusuk-Masar platform.
Singapore gets 900 Hajj 2027 places, tightens medical checks
Saudi Arabia has allocated Singapore 900 Hajj places for 2027, and MUIS has set a strict timeline of medical checks and confirmations that pilgrims must clear before a visa is issued.
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Makkah committee reviews Hajj 2027 preparations - Madhyamam
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Tinubu returns to Abuja after Umrah in Saudi Arabia - The Nation Newspaper
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Tinubu Departs Jeddah For Abuja After Successful Umrah In Makkah - https://thefact.ng/
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Tinubu Departs Jeddah For Abuja After Performing Umrah in Makkah - THISDAYLIVE
Tinubu Departs Jeddah For Abuja After Performing Umrah in Makkah THISDAYLIVE