Makkah airport and metro plans underway: Official
April 1, 2026 | 03:36 PM Saudi Gazette MAKKAH — Plans to build an airport and a metro system in Makkah are underway, according to an official, as the city moves […]
Inside the 10 routes carrying Hajj pilgrims to Makkah
April 17, 2026 | Saudi Gazette MAKKAH — With millions of pilgrims arriving annually to perform Hajj, Saudi Arabia’s Roads General Authority (RGA) has developed an extensive road network linking […]
More than 1,100 scouts assist worshippers at the Two Holy Mosques
Previous 1 / 4 Over 1,100 Scouts assist Two Holy Mosques’ Umrah Performers and Visitors During Ramadan. (SPA) 2 / 4 Over 1,100 Scouts assist Two Holy Mosques’ Umrah Performers and Visitors […]
Makkah forum discusses nonprofit sector’s growing role in pilgrim services
Previous 1 / 3 Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah tours the exhibition displaying initiatives and projects. (SPA) 2 / 3 Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah tours the exhibition […]
New initiative boosts pilgrims’ Hajj experience
Health college students at Umm Al-Qura University provide volunteer services as part of the Hajj program. (X: @uqu_edu) Updated 3 min 46 sec ago SPA November 29, 2025 MAKKAH: The […]
Hajj and Umrah Research Forum highlights sustainability of hotel buildings in central Makkah
Saudi academics at 25th Scientific Forum for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit Research, presented innovative ideas in the form of research projects and studies in Madinah. (SPA) Updated 37 sec ago […]
Holders of all types of visas can perform Umrah
October 05, 2025 The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah noted that this step is an extension of the Kingdom’s approach to facilitating the arrival of Muslims from all around the […]
Jeddah to host annual Hajj Conference and Exhibition
The initiatives align with the Pilgrim Experience Program objectives within Saudi Vision 2030. (SPA) Updated 9 sec ago Arab News September 19, 2025 RIYADH: The fifth annual Hajj Conference and […]
New ‘Nusuk Umrah’ service for international pilgrims to simplify visa and travel bookings
Nusuk Umrah is a new option for international Umrah pilgrims, complementing existing channels like accredited agents. (@AlharamainSA) Updated 37 min 5 sec ago Arab News August 20, 2025 RIYADH: The Ministry […]
Saudi Arabia enhances pilgrimage journey with record growth, satisfaction
Previous 1 / 6 Pilgrim Experience Program issued its 2024 annual report, showing a 101 percent increase in arrivals compared with 2022. (Supplied) 2 / 6 Pilgrim Experience Program issued its 2024 […]
Presidency of the Two Holy Mosques launches Umrah season programs
Muslims pray around the Kaaba, Islam’s holiest shrine, at the Grand Mosque complex in Makkah early on June 6, 2025. (AFP) Updated 21 sec ago SPA June 13, 2025 MAKKAH: […]
Arrival of Umrah pilgrims will start on June 11 as Saudi Arabia announces calendar for next Umrah season
May 09, 2025 The official Umrah calendar consists of all the relevant information such as key dates for visa issuance, agreements with foreign agents, and deadlines for entry and departure […]
Umrah forum to be held in Madinah
The three-day event, operating under the theme “Enriching the Experience of Umrah Performers and Visitors,” is held in partnership with the Pilgrim Experience Program. (SPA) Updated 6 min 49 sec […]
More German pilgrims visiting Saudi Arabia, ambassador says
Michael Kindsgrab told Arab News that Hajj and Umrah were two of the many areas in which Germany and Saudi Arabia were cooperating. (AN Photo/Huda Bashatah) Updated 41 sec ago […]
Saudi Arabia updates regulations for temporary work visas for Hajj and Umrah services
The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development announced on Tuesday updates to the regulations governing temporary work visas for Hajj and Umrah services. (SPA/File Photo) Updated 17 sec […]
Ministry begins issuing Umrah visas for post-Hajj season
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has started issuing Umrah visas for the post-Hajj season. (@AlharamainSA) ARAB NEWS June 20, 2024 RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah […]
Umrah program guests embrace Makkah’s heritage
One of the vent highlights was a presentation on the King Abdulaziz Complex for Holy Kaaba Kiswa covering its history and the process of manufacturing the kiswa. (SPA) ARAB NEWS […]
Saudi Ministry of Media introduces Hajj and Umrah Mediathon
Participation is open through the online portal mediathon.media.gov.sa. (SPA/File) ARAB NEWS February 16, 2024 LONDON: The Center for Government Communication at the Ministry of Media, in collaboration with the Pilgrim […]
Almost 790 k pilgrims perform Umrah since resumption of rituals
Started on Nov.1, the third phase permitted pilgrims from abroad to perform the ritual alongside residents of the Kingdom. (SPA) Short Url https://arab.news/v9pg8 Strict health protocols have enabled a gradual […]
Saudi Arabia denies Qataris are banned from Umrah
Manama: Saudi Arabia has denied reports that it had banned Qataris from performing Umrah as “untrue and lacked credibility.” Umrah is performed by Muslims at the Grand Mosque in Makkah in western Saudi Arabia. “There is no truth to the reports on social media platforms that Qataris have been […]