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Last updated: 9 May 2026, 1:17 PM (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.
Why Makkah and Madinah are no longer purely seasonal hotel markets Hotelier Middle East
First direct Addu-Makkah flight to be held for Umrah Edition.mv
What new regulations has Saudi Arabia introduced ahead of the Hajj season? Zamin.uz
Airlift Of 1,714 Kwara Pilgrims For 2026 Hajj Begins May 6 LEADERSHIP Newspapers
Beware of fake Hajj visa agents, NAHCON warns The Guardian Nigeria News
Saudi Arabia tightens Hajj hospitality regulations connectingtravel.com