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makkah 16 Jul 2026

Rare Ibn Al-Bawwab Quran manuscript on display at Grand Mosque

A rare Quran manuscript attributed to the celebrated calligrapher Ibn Al-Bawwab, written over a thousand years ago, is on display at the Iqra exhibition in the Grand Mosque in Makkah.

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saudi 15 Jul 2026

Saudi ministry completes cloud migration of Hajj and Umrah Data Center

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has fully migrated its Hajj and Umrah Data Center to cloud computing, upgrading the digital backbone that serves more than 20 million pilgrims and over 51 million Nusuk users each year.

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makkah 15 Jul 2026

Makkah commission launches SR16.3bn plan to redevelop seven districts

The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites has launched a SR16.3 billion program to redevelop seven central districts across more than 4.4 million square meters, awarding the work to national partners.

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umrah 15 Jul 2026

Umrah 1448 exit deadlines and overstay penalties explained

Saudi authorities are reminding Umrah pilgrims that visas cannot be extended and that overstaying can bring fines of up to SR50,000, jail and deportation, with the 1448 season's final exit set for April 2027.

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umrah 15 Jul 2026

Saudi ministry urges Umrah pilgrims to leave large bags behind

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has urged pilgrims to leave large luggage at their accommodation and carry only essentials inside the Grand Mosque to ease movement during the 1448 AH Umrah season.

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makkah 14 Jul 2026

Makkah Towers hotel to undergo SAR372 million renovation

The Makkah Construction and Development Company has signed a SAR372 million contract to renovate the historic five-star Makkah Towers hotel overlooking the Grand Mosque, in a phased 19-month project.

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