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Saudi Arabia has announced that only residents holding valid permits will be allowed to enter Mecca from April 13, as part of new regulations for the Hajj season. The General Directorate of Public ...
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Security: Saudi Arabia Bars Entry Into Makkah Without Hajj Permit, Suspends Umrah Access Ahead Of Hajj 2026
Saudi Arabia has imposed strict new Hajj 2026 rules, barring entry into Makkah without an official permit and suspending Umrah access as authorities prepare for millions of pilgrims. The Kingdom has ...
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Security: Saudi Arabia restricts Makkah entry from April 13; permit mandatory for residents and foreign nationals
Saudi Arabia has implemented new Hajj season regulations. Foreign nationals and residents without official permits are barred from entering Makkah from April 13. This measure aims to manage pilgrim ...
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Security: Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia sets Makkah entry rules, suspends Umrah permits and enables digital applications
Saudi Arabia introduces Makkah entry permit rules for Hajj 2026 and launches digital applications via Absher and Muqeem ...
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Security: Saudi Arabia Announces Strict Penalties for Hajj Without Permit
The Ministry of Interior Saudi Arabia has announced strict penalties for individuals violating Hajj regulations, including performing or ...
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Security: Makkah police arrest Egyptian for promoting fake Hajj services
The Makkah Region Police arrested an Egyptian resident for committing fraud by posting on social media fake and misleading advertisements for entry permits for holy sites as well as for Hajj services.
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Security: Saudi interior ministry activates Makkah checkpoints as Umrah season ends
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 » Security: Makkah police arrest Egyptian resident for publishing fraudulent Hajj ads
MAKKAH — The Makkah region police arrested an Egyptian resident for offering fraudulent Hajj services. The arrest was made after he was found involved in posting advertisements on social media ...
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Security: Makkah Entry Permit Requirement Comes into Effect for Residents
Saudi Arabia’s Public Security announced that the Hajj regulations and entry procedures for Makkah took effect on Monday, April 13, requiring residents wishing to enter the city to obtain permits from ...
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Security: Saudi Arabia Arrests 14,242 Illegal Residents in One Week
Saudi authorities have arrested 14,242 people in a single week for violations of residency, work, and border security regulations, according to ...
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Security: Saudi Arabia Announces Strict Penalties for Illegal Hajj
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior has announced strict penalties for individuals performing Hajj without an official permit, as well as those who ...