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saudi 1 Jul 2026

Prophet's Mosque Expands Digital Services for Visitors in Madinah

The Prophet's Mosque in Madinah has expanded its integrated digital services, including real-time prayer-area monitoring, smart indoor maps, and multi-language sermon translation.

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makkah 1 Jul 2026

Makkah Commits $4.3 Billion to Redevelop Seven City Districts

The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites has awarded contracts to redevelop seven districts across 4.4 million square meters at a cost of $4.3 billion.

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hajj 1 Jul 2026

Makkah Route Initiative Serves 388,694 Pilgrims Across 10 Countries

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior concluded the eighth edition of the Makkah Route Initiative, pre-clearing 388,694 pilgrims in their home countries across 10 nations.

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hajj 30 Jun 2026

Hajj Moves Into Cooler Months From 2027 as Heat Defences Expand

As the lunar calendar moves Hajj out of peak summer from 2027, Saudi Arabia continues to expand a record cooling and shading operation across Makkah and the holy sites, while urging pilgrims to take personal heat precautions.

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hajj 30 Jun 2026

India Announces Haj Policy 2027 and Opens Applications

India released its Haj Policy 2027 on 22 June 2026 and opened applications, retaining the 70:30 quota split, adding Kolkata as an embarkation point, tightening medical screening and planning AI-assisted pilgrim services.

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umrah 30 Jun 2026

Saudi Arabia Suspends 21 Umrah Companies Over Violations

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended 21 Umrah companies for poor performance and regulatory violations, urging pilgrims to use only licensed operators.

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