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.
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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.
Umrah costs to rise as Saudi adds mandatory Nusuk meal voucher
A new Nusuk meal voucher of 20 Saudi riyals per day, embedded in the Umrah visa fee, will raise costs for pilgrims. It starts in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and Egypt before a wider rollout.
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India’s Jeddah Consulate Assists Umrah Pilgrims Amid Flight Disruptions - www.nationpathindia.com
India’s Jeddah Consulate Assists Umrah Pilgrims Amid Flight Disruptions www.nationpathindia.com
India extends assistance to its nationals, especially Umrah pilgrims, stranded in Saudi Arabia - CNBC TV18
India extends assistance to its nationals, especially Umrah pilgrims, stranded in Saudi Arabia CNBC TV18
Danantara acquires 4.4 hectares in Makkah, eyes Madinah opportunities - IDNFinancials
Danantara acquires 4.4 hectares in Makkah, eyes Madinah opportunities IDNFinancials
Umrah Pilgrims Can Check Live Crowd Levels at Mecca and Medina Mosques - ShiaWaves
Umrah Pilgrims Can Check Live Crowd Levels at Mecca and Medina Mosques ShiaWaves
National Hajj Commission Warns of Increased Hajj Costs in 2027 Due to Houthi-Saudi Conflict - Kompas.com
National Hajj Commission Warns of Increased Hajj Costs in 2027 Due to Houthi-Saudi Conflict Kompas.com
Danantara Indonesia Completes Acquisition of Hospitality Assets in Makkah, Advan... - Danantara Indonesia
Danantara Indonesia Completes Acquisition of Hospitality Assets in Makkah, Advan... Danantara Indonesia