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News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Government: Saudi interior ministry activates Makkah checkpoints as Umrah season ends

News channel or source: https://www.traveldailymedia.com/saudi-interior-ministry-activates-makkah-checkpoints-as-umrah-season-ends/

Published on: Monday 13 April 2026

As of Monday, April 13, 2026, the Saudi Ministry of Interior has officially activated its high-security phase for the 1447 AH Hajj season.

News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Government: Saudi to invest in new Makkah airport and metro to enhance pilgrimage access

News channel or source: https://www.constructionweekonline.com/projects-tenders/makkah-infrastructure-pilgrimage

Published on: Wednesday 01 April 2026

Makkah's transport expansion, featuring a new airport and metro, aims to improve regional connectivity and support tourism amid increasing pilgrimage numbers ...

News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Government: 'Road to Makkah' project extension discussed with KSA

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-ae/news/other/road-to-makkah-project-extension-discussed-with-ksa/ar-AA1BL2ST

Published on: Wednesday 15 April 2026

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan on Wednesday discussed expanding the Road-to-Makkah project to other cities. The matter came up during a meeting between Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith ...

News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Government: Pakistan Pilgrims in Hajj 2026 to Get Free Saudi SIMs

News channel or source: https://www.techjuice.pk/pakistan-pilgrims-in-hajj-2026-to-get-free-saudi-sims/

Published on: Tuesday 14 April 2026

Pakistan Pilgrims in Hajj 2026 to Get Free Saudi SIMs. Flights begin April 18. Free SIMs, hospitals, and transport ready for pilgrims.

News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Government: Pilgrims may soon fly directly to Mecca as airport plans take off

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/travel/air-travel/pilgrims-may-soon-fly-directly-to-mecca-as-airport-plans-take-off/ar-AA200Ju5

Published on: Monday 06 April 2026

Plans for a new airport and metro system aim to improve access for the many pilgrims that visit Mecca annually, and ease travel within the holy city. View on euronews ...

News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Government: PM arrives in Saudi Arabia on first leg of three-nation tour

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/politics/government/pm-arrives-in-saudi-arabia-on-first-leg-of-three-nation-tour/ar-AA210QTX

Published on: Wednesday 15 April 2026

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Saudi Arabia on the first leg of his four-day three-nation tour on Wednesday.He was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar, Minister for Information ...

News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Government: Prabowo: Hajj Pilgrimage to Proceed Unless Saudi Arabia Disapproves

News channel or source: https://en.tempo.co/read/2098407/prabowo-hajj-pilgrimage-to-proceed-unless-saudi-arabia-disapproves