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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.
Saudi Arabia sets fines up to SR100,000 for Hajj permit violations madhyamamonline.com
Makkah police arrest Egyptian resident for publishing fraudulent Hajj ads Saudi Gazette
Prabowo: Hajj Pilgrimage to Proceed Unless Saudi Arabia Disapproves Tempo.co English
Makkah Police Arrest Resident over Fraudulent Hajj Ads Asharq Al-Awsat
Indonesia’s BPKH inks deal with OSUS to explore investment in Makkah Arab News
The 2026 Hajj Pilgrimage Remains on Schedule, with the First Group Departing on April 22. Kompas.id