Saudi Arabia to add mandatory Nusuk meal voucher to Umrah visas
Saudi Arabia will fold a compulsory Nusuk meal voucher into the Umrah visa fee, charging 20 riyals per day, with an initial rollout in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Egypt.
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Nearly two million Turks enter draw for 2027 Hajj places
Turkiye's Diyanet held a computerised draw for the 2027 Hajj after nearly two million people applied, far exceeding the country's annual quota.
Saudi Arabia allows visit visa extensions online through Absher
Saudi Arabia's passport authority now lets eligible single and multiple-entry visit visas be extended online through Absher, without visiting a Jawazat office.
Saudi Arabia approves unified national visa platform for Hajj and Umrah
Saudi Arabia's Cabinet has approved a unified national visa platform that brings Hajj, Umrah, tourist and other visas under one official digital system managed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Pakistan approves first four-year Haj Policy for 2027 to 2030
Pakistan's federal cabinet has approved its first four-year Haj Policy for 2027 to 2030, ending annual registration, launching a Shariah-compliant savings scheme and fully digitising Haj operations.
Bangladesh announces Hajj 2027 packages, cuts airfare by Tk 24,830
Bangladesh has unveiled its 2027 Hajj packages, cutting Hajj airfare by Tk 24,830 and setting the lowest government package at Tk 5,05,648, while private agencies announced three tiers up to Tk 7,91,060.
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Kemenhaj Supports Saudi Arabia's Efforts to Combat Intermediary Practices in Hajj Services - Kompas.com
Kemenhaj Supports Saudi Arabia's Efforts to Combat Intermediary Practices in Hajj Services Kompas.com
Turkish Man Dies While Praying at Konya Airport Before Umrah Flight - The Islamic Information
Turkish Man Dies While Praying at Konya Airport Before Umrah Flight The Islamic Information
Turkiye’s parliament ratifies Mecca defence agreement
Parliament's approval lays the groundwork for further Turkish involvement in Saudi Arabia's conflict with the Houthis.
Saudi coalition intercepts missile fired towards Medina
Interception comes after Saudi civil defence agency warned of potential danger near the strategic port of Yanbu.
Makkah committee reviews Hajj 2027 preparations - Madhyamam
Makkah committee reviews Hajj 2027 preparations Madhyamam
More travel packages, shorter trips on offer for Haj 2027 pilgrims - The Straits Times
More travel packages, shorter trips on offer for Haj 2027 pilgrims The Straits Times