Self-Driving Bus Launched at Quba Mosque
The Public Transport Authority tests a driverless shuttle on a 700-metre track inside the mosque’s inner courtyard as part of a 60-day trial.
Hajj 2026: Makkah Schools Switch to Online Classes Due To Hajj
Schools in the holy city go remote as pilgrims begin arriving for Hajj 2026, with Eid al-Adha holidays two weeks away.
Saudi Arabia Installs Smart Road Lights to Reduce Driver Fatigue During Hajj and Umrah
Saudi Arabia launched the Darbak Noor initiative to improve road safety for guests of Allah. It features 16 lasers and 1110 solar lights on the Makkah-Madinah road to reduce driver fatigue.
Hajj 2026: Malaysian Mother Gifts Son Hajj After Years of Savings
Eusoff Azman from Cheras, Kuala Lumpur, has expressed deep gratitude after being chosen to perform Hajj for the 2026 season, crediting his mother’s long-term planning and sacrifice for making the journey possible.
Hajj 2026: Malaysian Hajj Pilgrim Dies in Makkah
A 65-year-old from Pahang collapsed at Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) during Friday prayers (1 May) and died from heart complications.
Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia Rolls Out Mobile Passport Counters for Hajj Pilgrims
Biometric devices deployed at airports, land borders, and seaports to speed up entry for elderly pilgrims and people with disabilities.
Hajj 2026: Nigeria Hajj Flights at Risk as Fuel Costs Triple
Jet fuel surge adds ₦126 million per flight, airlines warn operations may not continue.
Hajj 2026: Indonesia To Provide 3 Million Self-Heating Meals for Hajj Pilgrims
New heatless food technology lets pilgrims warm meals using only water, with no stove or electricity needed.
Hajj 2026: Haramain Train Runs Until 2:50 AM During Hajj
Haramain High-Speed Railway extends its service into the early hours of the morning to ease travel for pilgrims this Hajj season.
Saudi Arabia Launches Live Crowd Tracker for Tawaf and Sa’i at Masjid al-Haram
Worshippers can now check congestion levels in real time before entering key areas of the Grand Mosque.
Hajj 2026: Over 12,000 Flights Scheduled for Hajj Pilgrims
Saudi Arabia allocates 3.1 million seats on 12,000 flights to transport pilgrims safely during the Hajj season.
Hajj 2026: Saudi Government to Cover Livestock Import Duties During Hajj Season
Saudi Arabia’s Council of Ministers has approved a decision to bear all taxes and customs fees on live livestock shipments from 1 Dhul Qi’dah 1447 AH — April 18, 2026 — through the end of Hajj season 1447 AH.
Food Stalls Removed at Gate 21 In Front of Masjid an-Nabawi
Gate 21 food area at Al Masjid Al-Nabawi is being removed; pilgrims directed to nearby dining options during redevelopment.
Hajj 2026: Mina Tents Set Up Begins
Preparations for Mina tent camps have started for Hajj 2026, focusing on safety, comfort, and services for millions of pilgrims.
Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia Launches Online Makkah Entry Permits Through Absher and Muqeem
Saudi Arabia has launched an electronic entry permit system for Makkah, allowing residents and workers to apply online through the Absher and Muqeem portals as entry restrictions into the Holy Makkah came into force on April 13, 2026.