Visa rules, Nusuk and Rawdah changes, transport and season dates — short, with what it means for your trip.
As pilgrims head to Madinah after completing their Hajj rituals, the Ministry of Commerce continues its inspection and supply-monitoring tours to assess the availability of goods in markets and retail outlets to meet an increase in demand.
The Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites has announced the awarding of six development sites under the Developed Districts Program, spreading over a total area of more than 2.7 million square meters with investments valued at SR13.3 billion.
MAKKAH — The Ministry of Health announced the successful conclusion of its health operations for the 2026 Hajj season, confirming that no epidemic outbreaks or public health threats were recorded among pilgrims. According to the ministry, medical teams provided more than 2.5 million health services to pilgrims from the start of the season until Dhul Hijjah 12, corresponding to May 29. The ministry data showed that 114,889 individuals benefited from health centers and urgent-care facilities, while emergency departments treated 58,462 cases and outpatient clinics received 29,846 patients. Addition
Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) announced the completion of Mashair Metro operations for the 2026 Hajj season with transporting more than 1.9 million pilgrims between its nine stations in Arafat, Muzdalifah, and Mina
RIYADH — Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah presented the document outlining the initial arrangements for Hajj affairs offices in preparation for the 2027 Hajj season. Speaking at the annual closing ceremony organized by the ministry in Makkah, the minister announced a series of new initiatives, including the introduction of a comprehensive package encompassing services at the holy sites, as well as accommodation in Makkah and Madinah, with transportation and catering services made mandatory throughout the pilgrims’ stay. Al-Rabiah also highlighted enhancements to the Hajj package
The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development has announced the implementation of its decision to increase the Saudization rate in a dozen procurement professions to 70 percent, effective Sunday, May 31
As pilgrims have departed the holy sites at the end of the annual pilgrimage of Hajj, the General Directorate of Civil Defense has launched early preparations for the 2027 Hajj season.