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Saudi Arabia suspends 21 Umrah service companies

Move aims to raise Umrah service standards ahead of the upcoming pilgrimage season

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Suspensions target low scores and violations under stricter Hajj and Umrah oversight

Saudi Arabia opens visa applications for Umrah season

Pilgrims can begin entering Kingdom from today through Nusuk platform

International pilgrims can now enter the Kingdom for performing Umrah until March 23, 2027.

Umrah visa deadlines announced ahead of Hajj season

The last day for issuing Umrah visas will be the first of Shawwal

Saudi Arabia sets final Umrah visa deadlines ahead of Hajj season

Saudi Arabia issues Umrah guide in 16 languages

The guide has been made available to the public through the ministry’s official website

Saudi Arabia's Hajj Ministry is digitally transforming pilgrim services for millions of Muslims who travel to the Kingdom each year.

Saudi Arabia issues new guidelines for Umrah pilgrims

Guidelines cover crowd control, transport, health, and safety measures for smooth rituals

Authorities introduce measures to manage crowds and ensure smooth rituals at the Grand Mosque

Grand Mosque introduces ID bracelets for child safety

Identification bracelets are available at King Abdulaziz Gate and King Fahd Gate

Grand Mosque introduces child safety bracelets for Umrah and Hajj visitors

Abu Dhabi-based driver among victims in Saudi bus crash

His brother confirmed that he had left for Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah on November 9.

Tragic Madinah bus accident: 45 dead, including long-time Abu Dhabi driver

Saudi bus crash: Family loses 18 across 3 generations

The loss spanned three generations, including relatives who had flown in from the US

Hyderabad: 18 members of a family among Saudi bus fire victims

Saudi bus crash: 45 dead, 1 survives; list of victims

Bus crashed near Mufrihat as pilgrims were travelling from Makkah to Madinah

The bus with 46 people onboard was travelling from Mecca to Medina when the incident happened on the highway.

Saudi bus accident kills 45: How one Indian survived

Sole survivor, 24, from Hyderabad, was near the driver when the bus hit a diesel tanker

Mohammed Abdul Shoiab is receiving treatment in hospital, Sajjanar said.

How UAE residents can plan Umrah in 2025

New rules for visas, accommodation, vaccinations and land travel for Umrah

Key updates for UAE residents performing Umrah this year, from visa applications to accommodation and health guidelines.

Saudi Arabia opens Hajj registration via Nusuk platform

The Nusuk Hajj is the only authorised channel under the Direct Hajj Program

The ministry noted that the current phase focuses solely on account registration, while package selection and booking will be announced later.

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