Saudi Ministry Suspends 21 Umrah Companies Over Service Failures
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended 21 Umrah service companies for poor performance and regulatory breaches, underscoring tighter oversight of the sector.
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Hajj Enters 25 Years of Cooler Seasons After Last Summer Pilgrimage
Astronomers say the Hajj is moving out of peak summer heat into milder spring and winter seasons for roughly 25 years, easing conditions for pilgrims.
Corendon Airlines Launches Direct Umrah Flights From Turkey
Corendon Airlines has begun direct Antalya-Jeddah Umrah flights for the 2026-2027 season and plans to add services from five more Turkish cities.
Summer Umrah 2026: Heat Safety Guidance as Makkah Temperatures Peak
With July among the hottest months in Makkah, pilgrims are urged to time rituals carefully and use the Kingdom's expanded cooling network to stay safe.
GASTAT Confirms 1,707,301 Pilgrims Performed Hajj 2026
Saudi Arabia General Authority for Statistics has confirmed that 1,707,301 pilgrims performed Hajj 2026, with a detailed register-based breakdown by nationality, arrival method, gender, and workforce.
India Unveils Haj Policy 2027 With AI Pilgrim Support and New Rules
India has announced its Haj Policy 2027, adding an AI assistant for pilgrims, a tighter supervision ratio, two-step medical screening and revised eligibility rules. Applications opened on 22 June 2026.
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Saudi Arabia says it shot down Houthi drone south of Mecca
The Houthis deny targeting the Islamic holy city after the Saudi-led coalition in Yemen accuses them of a "disgraceful act".
Saudi Arabia says it shot down Houthi drone south of Mecca
Saudi Arabia says it shot down Houthi drone south of Mecca BBC
Malaysians in Jeddah and Makkah safe following Saudi emergency alert - NST Online
Malaysians in Jeddah and Makkah safe following Saudi emergency alert NST Online
Can You Perform Umrah Now? The 1448 AH Season Status - Wego Travel Blog
Can You Perform Umrah Now? The 1448 AH Season Status Wego Travel Blog
Saudi Arabia warns of ‘red line’ after Houthi drone intercepted close to holy city of Mecca
The Iran-aligned militant group rejected the suggestion it had targeted Mecca, while the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation condemned the attackSaudi Arabia’s air defences intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone south of Mecca on Tuesday before it entered prohibited airspace over the holy cit...
Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi drone headed for Mecca
Saudi-led coalition intercepts Houthi drone headed for Mecca Al Jazeera