Bangladesh's National Hajj and Umrah Fair 2026 draws big crowds in Dhaka
The three-day National Hajj and Umrah Fair 2026, organised by HAAB in Dhaka, drew large crowds with 163 stalls and discounted airfares for Hajj 2027 and Umrah travellers.
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Saudi Arabia launches one-year multiple-entry Umrah visa
Saudi Arabia has introduced a one-year, multiple-entry Umrah visa allowing pilgrims to enter the Kingdom repeatedly with a cumulative stay of up to 90 days, managed through the Nusuk platform.
Madinah reviews Umrah readiness as Rawdah adds AI crowd control
Madinah authorities have reviewed their operational plan for the Umrah season while the agency running the Prophet's Mosque expands AI-based crowd management and new entry rules for visits to Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah.
Umrah arrivals climb 22.5% to 931,500 as new season opens
Saudi Arabia welcomed more than 931,500 Umrah visa holders in the opening weeks of the 1448 AH season, a 22.5 percent rise on the same period last year, with Pakistan, Indonesia and Iraq sending the most pilgrims.
Makkah airport and metro plans advance to ease pilgrim travel
Saudi Arabia is moving ahead with plans for a dedicated Makkah airport and metro network, alongside expanded facilities around the Grand Mosque and in the holy sites, to handle rising numbers of Hajj and Umrah pilgrims.
Pakistan private Hajj operators warn over Saudi 2027 fund deadline
Pakistan private Hajj operators say a Saudi deadline of 14 August 2026 to transfer funds for the 2027 season may be hard to meet, citing unfinished cluster arrangements, a 2,000-pilgrim cluster rule and capital requirements.
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Umrah Program Guests Explore Exhibits at Hira Cultural District in Makkah - وكالة الأنباء السعودية
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Health Minister Inspects Makkah Medical Facilities, Ensures Full Readiness for Hajj 1447 AH - وكالة الأنباء السعودية
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India Opens Makkah Control Room for Umrah Pilgrims - Dainik Jagran MP CG
India Opens Makkah Control Room for Umrah Pilgrims Dainik Jagran MP CG
India opens additional control room in Makkah to assist Umrah pilgrims amid flight disruptions - Free Press Kashmir
India opens additional control room in Makkah to assist Umrah pilgrims amid flight disruptions Free Press Kashmir
India Opens Additional Makkah Control Room as Saudi Flight Disruptions Hit Umrah Pilgrims - Open Magazine
India Opens Additional Makkah Control Room as Saudi Flight Disruptions Hit Umrah Pilgrims Open Magazine