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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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