Saudi Arabia Launches Hajj and Umrah Tech Challenge for Entrepreneurs
Saudi communications ministry opens applications for innovators to build digital solutions for pilgrims.
Hajj 2026: SDAIA Deploys 163 Tech Service Points at Madinah Airport
Saudi data authority powers smart entry for pilgrims at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport with AI, E-Gates, and round-the-clock technical support.
Hajj 2026: Pilgrims To Get Pre-Packed Pebble Bags Across Muzdalifah and Mina for Hajj
Kidana to distribute ready-to-use bags at over 300 points across Muzdalifah and Mina, removing one more burden from pilgrims before the stoning ritual.
Hajj 2026: King Fahd Complex For Printing Quran Announces Hajj Visiting Hours
Open Sunday to Thursday, 7 AM to 12 PM and 2 PM to 7 PM.
Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia Cuts Gap Between Prayer Times for Hajj Pilgrims
Ministry of Islamic Affairs orders shorter gaps between Adhan and Iqamah across Makkah and the holy sites.
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Hajj 2026: 33,000 Buses and 5,000 Taxis Ready To Serve For Hajj
The Transport General Authority has its full fleet ready to move pilgrims between holy sites and key locations across Makkah.
Hajj 2026: Pakistani Man Finally Selected for Hajj After 10 Years of Rejection
Ten years of failed ballots, a pandemic, a lost wife, and a missed deadline could not stop Safdar Khan from reaching Makkah.
Saudi Arabia Launches Digital Contracting System for Umrah 2026 Season
Key Takeaways Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has gone live with a new digital contracting service…
Hajj 2026: Hajj Education Course Launched at Quba Mosque for 200,000 Pilgrims
36 scholars will teach Hajj rituals at Madinah’s Quba Mosque from 6 May until the end of Dhu al-Qa’dah 1447.
Hajj 2026: High-Tech Cooling Umbrellas Installed Hajj Pilgrims at Masjid Namira
Arafat site features advanced sun protection for pilgrims during critical Hajj rituals.
Hajj 2026: Hajj Courses Launched For Preachers and Pilgrims in Madinah
Saudi Arabia prepares mosque leaders for the 1447 AH pilgrimage season through two new scholarly training programmes.
Hajj 2026: India Asks Hajj Pilgrims to Pay Extra ₹10,000 for Airfare
Extra ₹10,000 per pilgrim approved after fuel price surge; payment due May 15.
Hajj 2026: 700+ Medical Staff, 90 Ambulances Ready for Madinah Hajj Season
Saudi health authorities deploy emergency services across Madinah to support Hajj pilgrims from Dhul-Qi’dah to Muharram 1448.
Saudi Arabia and Türkiye Plan Railway from Jeddah to Istanbul via Holy Cities
A feasibility study is due by end of 2026, reviving a route with roots in Ottoman history.