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Over 52m worshippers visit Mecca, Medina during Safar

Pilgrim numbers surge at two holy mosques as umrah season grows by 10%

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Umrah pilgrims throng the courtyard around the Holy Kaaba at the Grand Mosque.

Pilgrims urged not to linger at Black Stone

Tawaf flows safely when pilgrims simply gesture toward sacred stone, authorities say

The ministry stressed that Tawaf does not require touching or kissing the Black Stone.

Saudi Arabia offers free offline Nusuk App for pilgrims

Free data-free services include permits, train bookings, Nusuk maps, and inquiries

Applicants can now use Nusuk App for Hajj and Umrah services without Internet connection, or mobile data connection. Illustrative image.

Discover how Saudi’s high-speed rail transforms travel

Explore key stations, baggage rules, and how to book tickets online and ticket fares

How to travel quickly and comfortably between Makkah, Madinah, and Jeddah with the Haramain High-Speed Railway. Find out about tickets, classes, and more.

10 unlicensed travel agencies closed in Riyadh

Ministry cracks down on unauthorised operators as part of effort to regulate industry

The inspections specifically targeted agencies that were either operating without permits or conducting activities beyond the scope of their approved services. Illustrative image.

Two Umrah companies suspended over housing violations

Hajj Ministry says unlicensed accommodations endanger pilgrims, breach service contracts

Saudi Arabia has stepped up its crackdown on companies that fail to meet regulatory requirements for Umrah.

Saudi Arabia urges Umrah pilgrims to embrace calm

Kingdom reminds worshippers to follow spiritual and safety rules

Foreign pilgrims arrive at the King Abdulaziz airport in Jeddah to perform Umrah.

Weekend Digest: Umrah update, UAE airfare & mango mania

Here’s your roundup of the top trending stories making headlines this weekend

Weekend Digest: Umrah update, UAE airfares, illegal housing, summer travel, mango mania and more

Saudi Arabia suspends four Umrah firms

Kingdom targets service lapses, takes action against companies for breaching contracts

Residents of GCC countries, not just citizens, are now eligible to perform Umrah using multiple types of visas.

More than 190,000 Umrah visas issued since June 11

After Hajj success, kingdom speeds up digital pilgrimage services through Nusuk

Umrah pilgrims are welcomed on arrival in Medina.

Free Saudi transit visa lets GCC expats perform Umrah

Book flights with Saudia or flynas and perform Umrah during a 96-hour stay in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s free transit visa allows visitors and GCC residents to perform Umrah during international flight layovers of up to 96 hours when traveling with Saudia or flynas airlines (King Abdulaziz International Airport). Picture used for illustrative purposes.

GCC citizens and residents can perform Umrah anytime

Decision is part of the kingdom’s ongoing efforts to streamline pilgrimage procedures

Residents of GCC countries, not just citizens, are now eligible to perform Umrah using multiple types of visas.

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