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Last updated: 6 Nov 2026, 7:39 AM (Saudi time)
Egypt's Cabinet and Tourism Ministry have warned citizens that many Hajj and Umrah offers on unofficial social media pages are fraudulent, urging travellers to book only through licensed operators and verify licences before paying.
A fire at a hotel in Makkah's Jabal Omar district near the Grand Mosque was brought under control on September 8, 2026, with no injuries or casualties reported.
The Ministry of Islamic Affairs has approved the daily opening of women's prayer halls for all five prayers in every mosque across Madinah, a change that helps women pilgrims pray on time.
King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, the main gateway for Hajj and Umrah pilgrims, has reached Level 4 of ACI's five-stage customer experience accreditation.
The Hajj Committee of India has ordered candidates selected for Hajj 2027 to complete a preliminary medical examination and upload the results by September 15, 2026, or risk cancellation.
Saudi Arabia will not issue a Hajj 2027 visa without a medical fitness certificate processed through Nusuk Masar, making health clearance a firm condition of travel rather than a formality.
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