India unveils Haj 2027 policy with AI support and quota push
India has announced its Haj Policy 2027, opening early applications, retaining the 70:30 quota split, adding Kolkata as an embarkation point and expanding AI-driven pilgrim services.
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Indonesia proposes 60:40 cost split for 2027 Hajj
Indonesia has proposed keeping its 60:40 Hajj cost-sharing formula for 2027, with the per-pilgrim BPIH set at a proposed 107.3 million rupiah, up 19.9 million from 2026 as Saudi service costs rise.
Bangladesh unveils 2027 Hajj packages and cuts airfare
Bangladesh has approved three 2027 Hajj packages priced between 505,648 and 615,263 taka and cut the airfare to 130,000 taka, with registration closing on September 26, 2026.
Nigeria's NAHCON tightens rules for 2027 Hajj operators
NAHCON has issued new 2027 rules requiring Hajj and Umrah operators to post a 250 million naira bank guarantee, hold IATA accreditation and appoint scholars, with breaches referred to anti-graft agencies.
Saudi Arabia allows visit visa extensions online via Absher
Saudi Arabia's Jawazat now lets hosts extend single-entry and multiple-entry visit visas online through the Absher platform, provided the visitor is inside the kingdom with valid insurance and no unpaid fines.
Hajj 2027: Saudi sets medical staffing ratios and e-wallet rules
Saudi Arabia's 2027 Hajj timeline requires roughly 1.5 doctors and 1.7 nurses per 1,000 pilgrims, routes service contracts and payments through the Nusuk e-wallet, and limits countries toward a single service provider.
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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