Nusuk App Passes 30 Million Downloads With 150% Annual Rise
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah says its Nusuk app has passed 30 million downloads, a 150 percent annual rise, with users from more than 190 countries.
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Last updated: 8 Nov 2026, 5:07 AM (Saudi time)
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah says its Nusuk app has passed 30 million downloads, a 150 percent annual rise, with users from more than 190 countries.
Saudi Arabia's statistics authority confirmed 1,707,301 pilgrims performed Hajj in 2026, with 1,546,655 arriving from abroad and the vast majority entering by air.
Saudi Arabia will require personnel in Hajj affairs offices to complete compulsory training as a condition for obtaining Hajj visas and permits, part of a wider service overhaul.
Bangladesh has released its Hajj 2027 roadmap, setting a July 26 to September 26 registration window and fixing dates for visas, flights, and the pilgrimage itself, expected on May 15, 2027.
The Haj Committee of India has opened Hajj 2027 registration until July 20, 2026, with a digital Kurra draw in late July and a firm advance payment deadline of August 10.
Turkish Airlines is offering round-trip Umrah fares from the United States starting at USD 799, with bookings open July 1 to August 16, 2026, for travel between September and November.
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