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How you can perform Umrah on a free transit visa during layovers in Saudi Arabia | World News

[ad_1] The eligible airlines for the Saudi stopover visa are Saudia Airlines and Flynas and : Travelers must register and book their Umrah or Ziyarah appointments via the Nusuk.sa platform ahead of time Saudi Arabia is now offering a convenient and cost-effective way for international travelers, including GCC residents, to perform Umrah during layovers in […]

Pilgrim travel alert: Saudi Arabia cuts Umrah visa entry validity to one month | World News

[ad_1] 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 […]

Applying for an Umrah visa from India? Here’s everything you need to know | World News

[ad_1] Indian pilgrims need a valid Umrah visa, confirmed tickets, accommodation proof, and vaccination certificates for travel/Representative Image Preparing for Umrah is a deeply spiritual undertaking for Muslims in India, and it requires more than just faith—it demands meticulous planning, accurate documentation, and compliance with Saudi visa regulations. This comprehensive guide details every step Indian […]

Saudi Arabia launches challenge for local chefs to upgrade Hajj and umrah pilgrim meals | World News

[ad_1] 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 […]

What is ‘Nusuk Umrah’? Saudi Arabia’s new Umrah platform every pilgrim should know about | World News

[ad_1] 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 […]

Umrah 2025: Over 1.2 million pilgrims from 109 countries have arrived in Saudi Arabia since June | World News

[ad_1] The 1.2 million pilgrims that have arrived since June represent a 30% increase in Umrah arrivals compared to the same period last year/ Image: Hajj&UmrahPlanner.com Since the start of the 2025 Umrah season on June 11, Saudi Arabia has welcomed more than 1.2 million pilgrims from 109 countries, marking a significant surge compared to […]

Saudi Arabia: No Umrah visa without approved hotel booking, what pilgrims must Know | World News

[ad_1] Muslim pilgrims offer prayers at top of the rocky hill known as the Mountain of Mercy, on the Plain of Arafat, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage near the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Thursday, June 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil) In a major policy shift to enhance the Umrah experience and protect the […]

Saudi Arabia resumes Umrah visa issuance from June 10: What pilgrims need to know | World News

[ad_1] Muslim pilgrims walk around the Kaaba, the cubic building at the Grand Mosque, during the annual Hajj pilgrimage, in the Muslim holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, June 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Amr Nabil) Saudi Arabia has announced that it will resume issuing Umrah visas beginning Tuesday, June 10 (14 Dhul Hijjah 1446), just […]