This development will positively impact the pilgrim experience by empowering users to manage their journey with greater ease and convenience
The ministry reported a 30 per cent increase in the number of pilgrims entering Saudi Arabia on Umrah visas compared to the same period last year
A total of more than 140,000 domestic and international air movements were recorded during the arrival and departure phases
The ‘Nusuk Care’ initiative delivered over 845,000 direct services, including healthcare, psychological and language support
Saudi is combining tradition with innovation to ensure a spiritually enriching and smooth experience for all
These efforts reflect the wise leadership’s directives and align with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to facilitate Hajj rituals
Saudi Arabia began Hajj readiness months in advance, conducting global health risk assessments for diseases such as yellow fever, polio, and meningitis
Over the next three weeks, Emirates will transport nearly 32,000 Hajj passengers from key cities across its network
The country is leveraging the latest in digital innovation to improve the pilgrimage experience for millions of visitors each year
This is in accordance with the official Umrah calendar announced by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah for the year 1447
illegal infiltrators attempting to perform Hajj—whether residents or overstayers—will be deported to their home countries
The ministry requires establishments to issue Hajj permits for their seasonal workers and emphasises that violators will face penalties
Thanks to technical integration with the Tasreeh platform, expatriates working during Hajj no longer need to visit Jawazat offices in person to obtain their permits
The news has been welcomed by millions of pilgrims who, in recent years, have dealt with extreme heat during Hajj
The ministry issued a warning, stating that any delays beyond the specified date will be considered a violation
The Ministry of Interior also emphasised the importance of strict adherence to the rules imposed on Hajj and Umrah service providers
The decision to implement the suspension was made to address overcrowding and safety concerns during Hajj
Effective March 1, the airline launched the service in partnership with Saudi Ground Services (SGS)
The weather authority has implemented a comprehensive plan to monitor weather conditions around the clock across the holy sites during the Hajj
Without requiring human intervention, the buses navigate along a predetermined route, utilising the data collected and analysed during their movement to make informed decisions
The airline has deployed an additional 34 flights to popular destinations
The high-speed electric train was specifically designed to cater to the needs of pilgrims during the annual Hajj season
Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, obligatory once in a lifetime for all who are able
People visiting the kingdom with an Umrah visa can now visit any city in Saudi Arabia, and any visitor to the country will be allowed to perform Umrah at any time
Eid Al Adha will fall on July 9
The crescent moon marking the beginning of the month of Zul Hijjah was sighted in Saudi Arabia on June 29
The airline will be deploying 31 additional flights to Jeddah and double daily flights to Medina from June 23 until July 20
The visit visa for Umrah will be issued now within 24 hours and applications can be submitted from outside Saudi Arabia through the app
The kingdom reopened the Grand Mosque in Makkah to domestic Umrah pilgrims on Sunday, July 25
Saudi Arabia is only allowing access to the holy sites for 60,000 nationals and residents who have been vaccinated and don’t suffer chronic diseases