Manufacturing of the Kaaba’s Kiswah for 1448 AH Has Been Successfully Completed
The Kiswa covering the Holy Kaaba is crafted over months at a dedicated complex in Makkah, using gold thread, black silk, and Quranic verse embroidery.
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Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia Using AI, Drones, and Facial Recognition For Hajj
Saudi authorities have built their most advanced security operation yet for Hajj 2026, using artificial intelligence and drone technology to manage crowds and catch unauthorised pilgrims.
Hajj 2026: Mobile Medical Units Launched on Hijrah Road
Saudi Arabia has activated specialised mobile medical vehicles along the highway between Madinah and Makkah to provide on-the-road healthcare for pilgrims.
Sun to Align Directly Above the Kaaba on Eid al-Adha 2026 — The First Time in 139 Years
On May 27, 2026, at 12:18 PM Makkah time, the sun will sit exactly above the Kaaba, casting no shadow and giving perfect Qibla alignment on a rare Eid al-Adha.
Hajj 2026: Arafah Sermon to Be Broadcast in 35 Languages
The General Presidency of Religious Affairs at the Two Holy Mosques will translate and stream the Day of Arafah sermon across digital platforms and The Islamic Information worldwide.
Saudi Arabia Bans In-Flight Power Bank Charging on All Flights
Passengers flying to, from, or within Saudi Arabia can no longer recharge power banks while onboard — and are limited to carrying two devices each.
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: Hajj Without a Permit Is a Crime, Says Imam of Masjid al-Haram Maher Muaiqly
In his Friday sermon on 22 May 2026, Sheikh Dr. Maher Al-Mu’ayqili urges pilgrims to honour Hajj 2026 regulations, uphold public safety, and seize the blessings of the first ten days of Dhul Hijjah.
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: Saudi Doctors Save Uzbek Pilgrim After Heart Attack in Makkah
Medical teams in Makkah treated the pilgrim in time for him to continue his Hajj 2026 journey.
Hajj 2026: Jordanian Pilgrim Dies in Makkah Ahead of Hajj
Ziad Mohammed Al-Kilani, 73, passed away in a Makkah hospital while preparing to perform Hajj with his wife.
Hajj 2027 Planning Begins on May 29, 2026
Minister Tawfiq Al-Rabiah says planning for the next Hajj season begins on the 12th of Dhul Hijjah, before the current one ends.
Hajj 2026: Madinah Deploys Smart Watches to Monitor Heart Patients During Hajj
Smart devices track vital signs in real time and connect pilgrims directly to medical teams at virtual clinics.
Hajj 2026: Saeed Aal-Zuhayr to Call Adhan at Masjid Namira and Masjid al-Khaif for Hajj
The muadhin of Masjid al-Rajhi in Makkah has been appointed to give the adhan at two of Hajj’s most important prayer sites.