Saudi Arabia approves unified national visa platform
Saudi Arabia's Cabinet has approved a unified national visa platform under the Foreign Ministry to issue and manage all visas, part of a wider digital transformation drive.
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Hajj 2027 operator accommodation reservations close on August 13
Saudi Arabia's priority reservation window for Hajj 2027 accommodation in Makkah and Madinah runs until August 13, 2026, as the Kingdom rolls out an integrated service model.
Nusuk meal voucher to add SAR 20 per day to Umrah visa cost
Saudi Arabia is introducing a mandatory Nusuk meal voucher that will add 20 Saudi riyals per day to the cost of an Umrah visa, starting with pilgrims from four countries.
Umrah 1448: pilgrims face 'No Booking, No Visa' and pre-arrival checks
For the 1448 Umrah season, Saudi Arabia requires verified hotel and transport bookings before a visa is issued and a full pre-arrival data submission before an entry permit is granted.
Saudi Arabia publishes Hajj 2027 roadmap with September registration deadline
Saudi Arabia has released its Hajj 1448 (2027) calendar, setting a 26 September 2026 registration deadline and firm windows for package agreements, payments, visa issuance and travel.
Nigeria pushes to restore 95,000 Hajj quota for 2027 season
Nigeria's NAHCON has begun diplomatic talks to restore its Hajj quota to 95,000 for 2027 after only about 50,000 pilgrims travelled in 2026, alongside reforms to contracts, accommodation and airlift planning.
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Makkah Entry Permit 2026 Explained: Who Needs It, Who Is Exempt, and How to Avoid Being Turned Back - Wego Travel Blog
Makkah Entry Permit 2026 Explained: Who Needs It, Who Is Exempt, and How to Avoid Being Turned Back Wego Travel Blog
Bus crash near Makkah kills 2 Egyptian Umrah pilgrims, injures 25 - Muslim Network TV
Bus crash near Makkah kills 2 Egyptian Umrah pilgrims, injures 25 Muslim Network TV
Strict security in Makkah targets Hajj violations - Arab News
Strict security in Makkah targets Hajj violations Arab News
Broken feet, ripped-out hair and now a death sentence: the fate of twin sisters jailed over Iran protests
Taraneh Rahimi was told prison guards would rape her sister, Romina, if she did not sign a confessionThe twins were 19 and still in high school when they were taken from their beds in the dead of night by masked men later identified as being sent by the Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps.
Saudi Arabia Records 15.2 Million Umrah Pilgrims in First Quarter of 2026 - Nomad Lawyer
Saudi Arabia Records 15.2 Million Umrah Pilgrims in First Quarter of 2026 Nomad Lawyer
Ministry of Hajj organizes ‘Khitamuhu Misk’ ceremony in Makkah - Arab News
Ministry of Hajj organizes ‘Khitamuhu Misk’ ceremony in Makkah Arab News