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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 » Travel: 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 » Travel: A Spiritual Retreat in the Heart of Makkah
In Islam’s holiest city, the pull is both spiritual and deeply personal. For many visitors, the journey here is about devotion, reflection and a sense of perspective that feels difficult to replicate ...
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Travel: Makkah airport approval advances Saudi transport plans
Saudi Arabia approves Makkah international airport and advances metro plans to increase pilgrim capacity and improve transport efficiency ...
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Travel: Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia halts Makkah entry, suspends Umrah visas and sets strict rules for pilgrims
Saudi Arabia has implemented strict entry restrictions into Makkah ahead of Hajj 2026, suspending Umrah visas to manage crowds and ensure safety. Only those with valid Hajj permits or official ...
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Travel: Umrah Visa: What UAE Pilgrims Must Know As Saudi Arabia Exit Deadline Nears
What UAE Pilgrims Must Know As Saudi Arabia Exit Deadline Nears . According to operators, no one will be allowed to remain in Makkah without a valid Hajj permit after April 18 By: SM Ayaz Zakir Pil ...
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Travel: Saudi Arabia stops 269,678 Muslims without Hajj permits from entering Mecca
MECCA, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Saudi Arabia stopped more than 269,000 people without permits for the annual Hajj pilgrimage from entering Mecca, officials said Sunday, as authorities crack down on illegal ...
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Travel: Continuing its expansion across Saudi Arabia, Aleph Hospitality enters Makkah
Aleph Hospitality, the largest independent hotel management company in the Middle East and Africa, has signed a hotel management agreement with Diyar Al Khalidiyah Hotel Services Company for the Diyar ...
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Travel: Domestic travel drives Saudi tourism growth in Q1 2026
Total visitor numbers rose to 37.2 million as local demand helped offset weaker inbound travel. Domestic travel drives Saudi tourism growth in Q1 2026. hotel, hotel news, news, operators, saudi arabia ...
News Saudi Arabia » Makkah » Travel: Saudi Arabia stops 269,678 Muslims without Hajj permits from entering Mecca
FILE - Muslim pilgrims use umbrellas to shield themselves from the sun as they gather outside Nimrah Mosque to offer the noon prayers in Arafat, on the second day of the annual hajj pilgrimage, near ...