Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia is warning potential Hajj pilgrims to be cautious of fake Hajj companies that may scam people. The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has advised individuals to use the Nusuk app for registration, which is available in several countries. For those countries where the app...

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - Saudi Arabia on Tuesday introduced 'KSA VISA,' a unified visa platform aimed at streamlining visa application processes. The initiative is a step in the kingdom's strategy to bolster tourism in the forthcoming years. Abdul Hadi Al-Mansouri, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Executive Affairs, unveiled the...

Dubai, UAE - Saudi Arabia has introduced a new electronic visa system for Muslims intending to embark on the spiritual journey of Umrah.  The Ministry of Haj and Umrah aims to facilitate the pilgrimage experience for Muslims worldwide by initiating this streamlined online application process. The visa issuance has commenced,...

Riyadh, UAE---Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Investment has signed MoUs with three companies to develop and market investments in hospitality, tourism, catering services and entertainment activities besides cooperation in operating residential and commercial complexes. The MoUs were signed with Kadana Company, Lifestyle Development Company and Jusoor Al-Khaleej Company at the Hajj...

Saudi Arabia announced plans for a new airport in Riyadh while advancing the kingdom's ambitious aviation goals. The airport, set to accommodate 120 million travelers by 2030 and 185 million travelers by 2050, will be named after 86-year-old King Salman and was announced by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

The ministry stated that those who qualify to perform Umrah also include holders of US, UK and Schengen visas

The Haj season enhances Saudi Arabia’s political and religious prestige while contributing to its annual revenue of around $8 billion and creating thousands of jobs.

The recovery process of the sector remains fragile and could be disrupted by the ongoing war in Ukraine, fuel price increases, and other potential health threats, say experts.

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced an update in the procedures for entering Saudi Arabia for Umrah, which is one of the key non-oil sources of income for the kingdom. This is done to ensure the health and safety of the Umrah Performers and visitors, the ministry said. Based...

Saudi Arabia has cancelled the maximum age limit of 50 years for all foreign pilgrims, as per local sources.

Pictures and footage on Sunday morning showed people praying side by side, making straight rows of worshippers that are formations revered in performing Muslim prayers, for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic took hold last year. Visitors, however, need to wear masks and must be fully vaccinated.

Saudi nationals aged 12-18 can obtain Umrah permits if they have received two doses of Covid-19 vaccine, the ministry of Hajj and Umrah has said. Local media reports said the ministry’s announcement follows the inauguration of the 2021 Umrah season on August 10.

Authorities in the ministry responsible for coordinating foreign pilgrims will from Monday begin "gradually receiving Umrah requests from various countries of the world," the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The kingdom reopened 1,909 mosques closed due to Covid-19 infections after cleaning measures during the past 173 days.  

The move comes after a 17-month closure due to the coronavirus pandemic. However, Riyadh did not announce any lifting of restrictions on the umrah, the Saudi Press Agency reported.