Hajj & Umrah
Mon 14 Sep 2026
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Explore Saudi Arabia’s evolving Hajj and Umrah sector, including digital innovations, service upgrades, and strategic plans to enhance the pilgrim experience. This section covers regulatory updates, international coordination, infrastructure expansion, and efforts to streamline religious tourism in line with Vision 2030 goals.
MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia — The Al-Sail Al-Kabeer pilgrimage road remains one of the most important land routes for Hajj and…
Hajj & Umrah
Medina, Saudi Arabia — The pilgrim dialysis center Medina is now operational at King Fahd Hospital, delivering timely kidney care…
Medina, Saudi Arabia — Medina hotel occupancy hit a national record of 74.8% in Q2 2024, according to a report…
Digital Transformation
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia — In collaboration with the Ministry of Interior, Saudi Arabia’s Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CITC) has…
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — Jeddah Islamic Port has officially received the first maritime Hajj pilgrims for the 1446H season. A…
Cyber-Security
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi, Governor of Jeddah, presided over the closing ceremony of the…
Cyber-Security
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Arabia has launched a large-scale exercise to test Saudi Hajj cybersecurity systems ahead of the…
Madinah, Saudi Arabia — The National Water Company (NWC) has announced its full operational readiness to serve visitors to the…
Hira Cultural District Brings Makkah Caravan Experience to Life Makkah, Saudi Arabia — The Hira Cultural District has launched the “Makkah…