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Saudi Arabia Announces Umrah Schedule for 2025-2026 Season

Saudi Arabia Announces Umrah Schedule for 2025-2026 Season Saudi Arabia has announced the official schedule for the next Umrah season, making it easier for pilgrims worldwide to plan their spiritual journey. The new calendar covers the Islamic year 1447, which runs from 2025 to 2026, and includes important dates for visas, travel, and other key […]

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Crack Down Against Visit Visa Holders In Saudi

Crack Down Against Visit Visa Holders In Saudi Saudi Arabia’s Hajj security forces have arrested 42 foreign nationals holding visit visas for violating Hajj regulations. The individuals were found staying in an illegal building in Makkah’s Al-Hijrah area. Authorities confirmed that legal action is being taken against both the violators and those who provided them […]

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Paid Hajj Leave for Private Sector Employees in Saudi Arabia

Paid Hajj Leave for Private Sector Employees in Saudi Arabia Private sector employees in Saudi Arabia who are performing Hajj for the first time are eligible for paid leave of 10 to 15 days, including the Eid Al Adha holiday. This has been confirmed by the Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development (MHRSD) […]

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Saudi Arabia Imposes Strict Penalties for Hajj Rule Violations

Saudi Arabia Imposes Strict Penalties for Hajj Rule Violations he Saudi Ministry of Interior has announced a stringent set of penalties, including heavy fines and possible deportation, for individuals who violate Hajj regulations this year. The new measures specifically target unauthorized pilgrims, illegal transportation services, and those attempting to bypass the official Hajj permit system. […]

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Saudi Announced Saudization In 41 New Professions

Saudi Announced Saudization In 41 New Professions The Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism, has announced plans to implement Saudization (replacing foreign workers with Saudi nationals) across 41 professions within the tourism sector. This initiative will be rolled out in three phases, starting in 2026, to give businesses […]

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Saudi Announce New Permit To Enter Mecca City

Saudi Announce New Permit To Enter Mecca City The Saudi Ministry of Interior, in collaboration with the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), has launched a Unified Portal for issuing permits to enter Mecca and the Holy Sites (Mina, Arafat, Muzdalifah) during the Hajj season. According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the portal will issue permits to: Hajj pilgrims traveling from […]

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No More Accommodation In Mecca City For All Visa Holders

No More Accommodation In Mecca City For All Visa Holders Saudi Arabia is introducing stricter rules for the 2025 Hajj season to ensure a safe and organized pilgrimage. Starting April 29, 2025 (Dhul Qida 1, 1446), all hotels, apartments, and rental properties in Mecca are banned from hosting anyone without an official Hajj permit or work/stay authorization. This applies to […]