Saudi Tourism Ministry updates Hajj accommodation standards
Sat, 15 Aug 2026
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Tourism has approved updated regulations governing accommodation facilities serving Hajj pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah ahead of the 1448 AH Hajj season.
19.5m foreign Hajj pilgrims, Umrah performers arrive in Saudi in 2025
Tue, 04 Aug 2026
More than 19.5 million Hajj pilgrims and Umrah performers from abroad arrived in Saudi Arabia during 2025, including 18.03 million Umrah performers and 1.5 million Hajj pilgrims.
Saudia concludes Hajj flight operations
Wed, 01 Jul 2026
Saudia Airlines completed its 2026 Hajj operations with a final flight to Ahmedabad carrying 402 pilgrims. Over 75 days, it provided more than one million seats, serving 145 destinations with a fleet of 160 aircraft.
Dubai Airports set to welcome thousands of Hajj pilgrims
Thu, 21 May 2026
Dubai Airports has prepared to welcome over 3,600 pilgrims during this year’s Hajj travel period, with nearly 59% of all UAE pilgrims passing through its terminals. Hajj departure flights will operate until May 23 on services by Emirates, Saudia, flydubai and flynas.
Saudi ministry issues global alert against fake Hajj permits
Tue, 12 May 2026
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched a global awareness campaign warning pilgrims against falling victim to fraudulent advertisements and "fake" Hajj permits.
flynas plans to transport 147,000 pilgrims for Hajj 2026
Mon, 27 Apr 2026
flynas announced its operational plan to transport over 147,000 pilgrims from 18 countries during Hajj 2026, supported by fleet expansion and increased operations across its bases in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Madinah.
Flyadeal launches record Hajj flying programme
Mon, 20 Apr 2026
flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing low-cost airline, has begun the 2026 Hajj season with a schedule to carry almost 85,000 pilgrims during the holy period.