Saudi Arabia Makes Training Mandatory for Hajj 2027 Service Staff
Saudi Arabia will require Hajj affairs office personnel to complete a compulsory training programme before receiving visas, part of reforms unveiled for the 2027 season.
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Saudi Health Ministry Warns Pilgrims Against Sharing Shaving Tools
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health has urged Hajj pilgrims to avoid sharing razors during tahallul, warning that shared blades can spread hepatitis and other bloodborne infections.
Rua Al Madinah's First Phase Set to Open in 2026 Near Prophet's Mosque
The first phase of Rua Al Madinah, a major development beside the Prophet's Mosque, is scheduled to open in 2026, part of a project that will add 47,000 hotel rooms by 2030.
Pakistan Opens Free Hajj 2027 Registration, Seeks Larger Quota
Pakistan has opened free mandatory registration for Hajj 2027 and is in talks with Saudi Arabia to raise its pilgrim quota from 179,210 toward around 230,000.
Makkah Stays Saudi Arabia's Top Hotel Market Despite Regional Tensions
Knight Frank reports that Makkah and Madinah hotels stayed resilient in early 2026, with Makkah the Kingdom's top market, as Saudi Arabia builds toward 30 million pilgrims a year by 2030.
Newly Expanded Areas of the Grand Mosque Opened for Worshippers
King Salman has approved opening completed sections of the King Abdullah expansion at the Grand Mosque, adding space for at least 500,000 more worshippers as Umrah demand rises.
From Around the Web (Page 32 of 33)
Is It Safe to Perform Umrah Now? - Wego Travel Blog
Is It Safe to Perform Umrah Now? Wego Travel Blog
Saudi-Houthi Conflict, Kemenhaj Urged to Prepare Mitigation Measures for Umrah Pilgrims - Kompas.com
Saudi-Houthi Conflict, Kemenhaj Urged to Prepare Mitigation Measures for Umrah Pilgrims Kompas.com
Singapore urges umrah pilgrims to postpone Saudi Arabia travel amid attacks - The Online Citizen
Singapore urges umrah pilgrims to postpone Saudi Arabia travel amid attacks The Online Citizen
Riyadh attack: Activities in Makkah, Madinah proceed as usual - The Malaysian Reserve
Riyadh attack: Activities in Makkah, Madinah proceed as usual The Malaysian Reserve
From the Jersey Shore to Makkah: An Off-Season Guide to Planning Umrah and Hajj - OCNJ Daily
From the Jersey Shore to Makkah: An Off-Season Guide to Planning Umrah and Hajj OCNJ Daily
Umrah by Bus from the GCC: Road Routes to Makkah in 2026 - Wego Travel Blog
Umrah by Bus from the GCC: Road Routes to Makkah in 2026 Wego Travel Blog