Middle East News: Saudi Arabia has announced year-round Umrah access for Gulf citizens and residents from UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, and Qatar. Eligible pilgrims can now apply for permits via the ...

Saudi Arabia suspends four Umrah firms, fines others over pilgrim housing violations Kingdom targets service lapses, takes action against companies for breaching contracts ...

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has launched legal action against several Umrah operators after uncovering significant shortcomings in the accommodation services provided to ...

Middle East News: Discover how international travelers can perform Umrah with a free transit visa during layovers in Saudi Arabia by booking with Saudia Airlines or Flynas. Get all the details on ...

Prabowo performs 'umrah' during Saudi visit A press statement published by the Presidential Secretariat said that during the pilgrimage, Prabowo took the time to pray inside the Kaaba, the holiest ...

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto performed the Umrah pilgrimage in the holy city of Mecca in the early hours of Wednesday, July 3, 2025, as part of his state visit to the ...

Visa Options Now Available for Umrah: Tourist Visa (eVisa): Originally launched in 2022, this allows for a 12-month stay for tourism—including Umrah. GCC residents can apply online in advance. Transit ...

Saudi Arabia has introduced a free stopover visa for international travellers, including residents of the UAE and other Gulf countries, making it easier to perform Umrah during flight layovers. The ...

Jeddah, June 04, 2024, SPA -- The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (MoHU), in cooperation with the Saudi National Bank (SNB AlAhli), launched yesterday the first international digital wallet of its kind in ...