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September 29, 2025

Pre-Booked Hotels, Transport Mandatory for UAE Umrah Pilgrims

New regulations require UAE pilgrims to confirm all accommodation and transportation before receiving Umrah visas, with verified bookings now mandatory under Saudi Arabia’s updated pilgrimage system.

byMaisah

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September 9, 2025

UAE Opens Hajj 2026 Registration for First-Time Pilgrims Only

UAE Hajj 2026 sign-ups begin Sept 24 for new pilgrims. Apply online before Oct 9. No paper forms. Returning pilgrims wait for slots.

bySamira Yusuf

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August 19, 2025

Pilgrim Passes Away in Mecca After Performing Umrah for Deceased Son

Abdul Majeed Abdul Rahman Al Mualla undertook spiritual journey to honor son killed in traffic accident; funeral prayers at Grand Mosque before burial in Al Mu’alla Cemetery.

bySamira Yusuf

3,600 Convert to Islam in Dubai in First Half of 2025

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August 12, 2025

3,600 Convert to Islam in Dubai in First Half of 2025

Mohammed bin Rashid Center for Islamic Culture reports more than 3,600 new converts, 1,300 student enrolments and dozens of courses and outreach initiatives during January–June 2025.

byMaisah

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August 2, 2025

Dubai Offers 2,100 Free Mosque Parking Spots for One Hour During Prayer Times

From August 2025, worshipers can park free for one hour during prayer times under a new Islamic Affairs–Parkin partnership.

byWarda Shahid

GCC Citizens Get Year Round Umrah Access via Instant Permits

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June 27, 2025

GCC Citizens Get Year-Round Umrah Access via Instant Permits

GCC nationals can now perform Umrah any time of year through any port with instant permits on Nusuk, plus easy visa options for transit, tourist, and dedicated Umrah visas.

bySamira Yusuf