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umrah 19 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia caps Umrah trip programs at 15 days for 1448 season

New 1448-season regulations cap organised Umrah programs at 15 days, with an exception allowing up to 35 days for trips between 15 Sha'ban and 17 Ramadan.

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hajj 17 Jul 2026

Saudi Arabia to require training for foreign Hajj office staff in 2027

Saudi Arabia will require foreign Hajj affairs office staff to complete a mandatory training programme before receiving visas and permits for the 2027 season, part of a wider service overhaul with a detailed contracting and visa timeline.

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umrah 17 Jul 2026

Nusuk app adds AI crowd alerts and offline access for Umrah pilgrims

The Nusuk app now offers AI-based crowd alerts, a colour-coded gate capacity system and zero-data access for the 2026 Umrah season, with bookings and permits tied directly to the visa process.

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makkah 16 Jul 2026

Saudi steps up heat safety for summer Umrah pilgrims in Makkah

As Makkah temperatures climb into the low 40s Celsius, Saudi authorities have expanded misting stations, cooling and support services to protect summer Umrah pilgrims.

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umrah 16 Jul 2026

Egypt approves 1448 Umrah rules with pilgrim ID cards, GPS buses

Egypt has approved new 1448 AH Umrah regulations requiring pilgrim ID cards, GPS tracking of buses inside Saudi Arabia, and stricter program length limits.

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hajj 16 Jul 2026

Hajj 2027 health rules: meningococcal vaccine made mandatory

Saudi health authorities have confirmed the meningococcal ACYW vaccine as a mandatory entry requirement for Hajj 2027, alongside COVID-19, polio and routine immunisation guidance.

By Abdul Akbar Read →