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Saudi communications ministry opens applications for innovators to build digital solutions for pilgrims.
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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.
UK: Blackburn’s Al-Buraq Mosque Opens Community Fridge to Help Families In Need
Al-Buraq Mosque launches walk-in food fridge on Addison Street, open to anyone in need.
Hajj 2026: Pilgrims Can Now Access Hajj 2026 Permits on Tawakkalna App
Saudi Arabia’s national app now displays all Hajj 2026 permit types in one place, covering pilgrims, workers, vehicles, and volunteers.
Hajj 2026: Full 5G Coverage Now Active Across All Hajj Locations
Saudi Ministry of Media confirms complete 5G network rollout at Masjid al-Haram, Arafat, Mina, and Muzdalifah ahead of Hajj 2026.
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.
Hajj 2026: Pilgrims Face Temperatures Up to 47°C
Saudi meteorologists warn of extreme heat and poor air quality across Makkah and the holy sites throughout the Hajj 2026 season.