Umrah

Saudi Arabia 1 min read

Hajj and Umrah Companies Face Hefty Fines for Overstay Reporting Failures

Saudi authorities impose fines on Hajj and Umrah service providers for failing to report overstaying pilgrims, emphasizing compliance in the burgeoning religious tourism sector.

Saudi Gazette

30 Jul 2026, 09:46 GST

Saudi Arabia 2 min read

Umrah Visa Arrivals Surge 22.5% as Saudi Arabia Strengthens Pilgrim Experience

Saudi Arabia's Umrah visa arrivals hit 931,500, marking a 22.5% increase, as the Kingdom enhances its pilgrimage services under Vision 2030.

Saudi Gazette · 30 Jul 2026 2 min read