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Last updated: 15 Jun 2026, 12:26 PM (Saudi time)
Saudi Arabia deploys the Baseer AI platform and real-time colour-coded crowd tracking at the Grand Mosque for Hajj 2026, part of 150+ initiatives across 60 languages to manage millions of pilgrims safely.
A comprehensive guide for UK pilgrims performing Hajj 2026: Nusuk booking, direct flights from Heathrow and Manchester, FCDO advisory, health requirements, package costs from GBP 5,000-25,000+, and essential checklist.
Trump extended the US-Iran ceasefire indefinitely on April 21 as Hajj arrivals continue. Iran seeks dialogue but tensions persist. Saudi security fully mobilised for 1.8 million pilgrims expected in late May.
A comprehensive packing checklist for women performing Hajj 2026, covering Ihram clothing, footwear, menstrual supplies, toiletries, medication, worship essentials, and practical items for the extreme May heat.
A practical guide to life in Mina during Hajj 2026: tent accommodation tiers, daily routines, bathroom realities, the Jamarat walk, and essential tips for surviving the world's largest temporary city.
The Haramain High-Speed Railway connects Makkah and Madinah in 2-2.5 hours at 300 km/h. Expected to carry tens of thousands of pilgrims during Hajj 2026 with air-rail integration and Nusuk app booking.
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