Expatriates without permit barred from entering Makkah for Hajj season
Expatriates without permit barred from entering Makkah for Hajj season

Expatriates without an official permit were prohibited from entering Makkah starting Monday, April 13, under new regulations announced by the Ministry of Interior for the upcoming Hajj season. The measures aimed to ensure pilgrim safety and facilitate the smooth performance of Hajj rituals under...

Saudi suspends Umrah contracts of 1,800 foreign agencies
Saudi suspends Umrah contracts of 1,800 foreign agencies

Saudi Arabias Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended contracts with about 1,800 foreign Umrah travel agencies, giving them 10 days to resolve compliance issues identified during a routine performance review, Saudi Press Agency reported. The action affects agencies operating in the Umrah...