Saudi Arabia Ties Hajj Visas to Mandatory Training for Pilgrim Staff
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.
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Haramain Railway Expands Capacity to 2.21 Million Seats for Pilgrims
The Haramain High-Speed Railway has expanded to more than 2.21 million seats across 5,300-plus trips, part of an integrated air, rail, and road transport plan for pilgrims.
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.
Hajj and Umrah Data Center Completes Full Migration to Cloud
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has completed a full migration of its Hajj and Umrah Data Center to the cloud, a system that serves more than 20 million pilgrims a year and over 51 million Nusuk users.
Makkah and Madinah Hotel Demand Holds Firm as Room Pipeline Grows
Knight Frank reports that Makkah and Madinah hotel demand stayed strong in early 2026, with Makkah room rates averaging $209 and more than 218,000 rooms and residences planned across the holy cities.
Prophet's Mosque Eastern Expansion Boosts Visitor Capacity
The eastern expansion of the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah, part of the Third Saudi Expansion, adds more than 36,500 square metres of space with a new prayer hall, glass domes and shaded courtyards to boost capacity and comfort.
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Pilgrims caught up in Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia
Pilgrims caught up in Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia Reuters