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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.
Gateway airport begins Hajj operations as Ogun pilgrims land in Saudi Arabia Blueprint Newspapers
Ogun pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia The Guardian Nigeria News
Kayode Akinmade: Gateway International Airport officially goes global with historic Hajj flight Daily Post Nigeria
Hajj 2026: Digital IDs ease travel in Saudi, 10-year re-entry ban for violators Gulf Business
Hajj 2026 Last-Minute Checklist: What to Do in Your Final 3 Weeks Wego Travel Blog
Baggage coding technologies drive the Makkah Route Initiative towards a smoother Hajj journey صوت الإمارات