Performing Hajj or Umrah in 2026? Here’s Saudi Arabia’s New Health Insurance Policy You Must Know As millions of Muslim believers prepare for pilgrimages like Hajj and Umrah, authorities in Saudi Arabia are enhancing healthcare coverage for pilgrims coming from outside the Kingdom. The aim is to ensure that pilgrims can undertake their spiritual journeys […]
Going for Hajj 2026? These New Saudi Visa Dates Could Make or Break Your Plans (Representative Image) Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has officially begun issuing visas for the 2026 Hajj season (1447 AH), kicking off the process on February 08, 2026, months ahead of the expected pilgrimage in late May 2026. This […]
January 12 Is D-Day: Egypt Warns Hajj Travel Agencies of Legal Action Cairo / January 6, 2026: With the 1447 AH/2026 Hajj season just around the corner, the travel and tourism industry in Egypt has issued a warning to agencies in the country to comply with certain procedures by January 12, 2026 or face possible […]
Saudi Arabia cuts Umrah visa pre-entry validity to one month, effective next week, for pilgrims/Representative Image Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced key amendments to the Umrah visa system, reducing the pre-entry validity period from three months to one month. The new rule, which takes effect next week, aims to improve crowd […]
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah launched a national challenge inviting Saudi chefs to innovate pilgrim catering, enhancing quality and safety/Representative Image The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has initiated the “Eashathon” challenge in Makkah, aiming to innovate and elevate the catering services for millions of pilgrims. This competition invites Saudi chefs to develop creative […]
Registration for Bahrain’s 2026 Hajj opens September 3 at 9 AM, allowing applicants to include up to four companions/ Image: File Starting Wednesday, September 3, at 9:00 AM, Bahrain will open online registration for citizens and eligible residents intending to perform Hajj in the 1447 AH (2026) season. The registration period will remain open until […]
Saudi Arabia’s Nusuk Umrah platform lets global pilgrims apply for visas, book accommodation, transport, and tours entirely online/ Representative Image A new digital gateway called ‘Nusuk Umrah’ has been launched by Saudi Arabia to simplify and streamline the Umrah journey for international pilgrims. Accessible online, the platform lets users apply for visas and book a […]
