Saudi Arabia lets Pakistani-origin POC holders join 2027 Hajj quota
Saudi Arabia has approved the inclusion of Pakistan Origin Card holders in Pakistan's 2027 Hajj quota for the first time, reserving 1,792 places for them.
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Saudi Arabia welcomes over 931,000 Umrah pilgrims in 2026 surge
Saudi Arabia has welcomed more than 931,500 Umrah pilgrims so far in 2026, a 22.5 percent rise on the same period last year, led by visitors from Pakistan, Indonesia and Iraq.
Saudi Arabia sets SR100,000 fine for firms hiding overstaying pilgrims
Saudi Public Security has announced fines of up to SR100,000 for Hajj and Umrah firms that fail to report pilgrims who remain in the Kingdom beyond their authorised stay.
Nusuk platform passes 51 million users as digital pilgrimage grows
The Nusuk platform has surpassed 51 million users worldwide and now uses AI to alert pilgrims when crowd density at the Grand Mosque and Rawdah is low.
Grand Mosque expansion advances as King Salman Gate takes shape
Saudi Arabia is advancing major expansion works at the Grand Mosque in Makkah, raising capacity toward 1.85 million worshippers, alongside the vast new King Salman Gate project.
Saudi Arabia unveils major service reforms for Hajj 2027 season
Saudi Arabia has begun early preparations for the 1448 AH Hajj, introducing integrated service packages, mandatory staff training and a restructured three-tier package system.
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India-Saudi flights: Akasa, Air India and IndiGo extend cancellations; Umrah advisory issued - Gulf News
India-Saudi flights: Akasa, Air India and IndiGo extend cancellations; Umrah advisory issued Gulf News
Saudi Arabia refunds Tk10.23 cr withheld from Bangladesh over Hajj pilgrims’ medical expenses - Just News BD
Saudi Arabia refunds Tk10.23 cr withheld from Bangladesh over Hajj pilgrims’ medical expenses Just News BD
Nigeria Will Turn Around If Tinubu Submits To God At Mecca – Ex-Deputy Gov - Independent Newspaper Nigeria
Nigeria Will Turn Around If Tinubu Submits To God At Mecca – Ex-Deputy Gov Independent Newspaper Nigeria
Tinubu's Umrah: Atiku's demand for daily photographic proof exposes political desperation, not accountability - PM News Nigeria
Tinubu's Umrah: Atiku's demand for daily photographic proof exposes political desperation, not accountability PM News Nigeria
Wale Tinubu Joins President Tinubu for Umrah in Saudi Arabia - Nigerian Bulletin
Wale Tinubu Joins President Tinubu for Umrah in Saudi Arabia Nigerian Bulletin
Wale Tinubu joins Tinubu for Umrah in Saudi Arabia - Punch Newspapers
Wale Tinubu joins Tinubu for Umrah in Saudi Arabia Punch Newspapers