6+ hour, 47+ min ago  (85+ words) The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Prophet's Mosque has announced new visiting hours and regulations for Riyaz ul Jannah (Rawdah). Visitors must now obtain permits through the Nusuk platform once every 365 days, with instant access available for those…...

4+ hour, 20+ min ago  (325+ words) Saudi Arabia has put artificial intelligence at the centre of its Hajj 2026 security operation. Authorities are using drones, AI-powered crowd analysis systems, and facial recognition technologies this season to monitor congestion, detect violations, and prevent unauthorised access to the holy…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (168+ words) The General Presidency of Religious Affairs at Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi will translate the Day of Arafah sermon for Hajj 2026 into 50 world languages and broadcast it through its digital platforms and official channels including The Islamic Information. The announcement…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (241+ words) Sheikh Dr. Maher Al-Mu'ayqili, Imam of Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque) in Makkah, delivered a direct message to Muslims in his Friday sermon on 22 May 2026, corresponding to 5 Dhul Hijjah 1447 AH: performing Hajj 2026 without an official permit is not just a legal…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (21+ words) Saudi Ministry of Media confirms complete 5 G network rollout at Masjid al-Haram, Arafat, Mina, and Muzdalifah ahead of Hajj 2026....

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (263+ words) Saudi Arabia's General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has updated the rules for carrying and using power banks on flights operating at Saudi airports. The changes bring the Kingdom in line with new international specifications from the International Civil Aviation…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago  (208+ words) Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, through its Center of Digital Entrepreneurship (CODE), has launched a Tech Challenge calling on entrepreneurs and innovators to build advanced digital solutions for Hajj and Umrah services. The challenge is built around…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (25+ words) Kidana to distribute ready-to-use bags at over 300 points across Muzdalifah and Mina, removing one more burden from pilgrims before the stoning ritual....

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (293+ words) Through its technology arm, the National Information Center, SDAIA has activated more than 163 service points spread across the international arrival and departure halls and the Hajj terminals. These points are backed by systems designed to move passengers through faster and…...

2+ day, 10+ hour ago  (121+ words) Saudi medical teams in Makkah saved the life of an Uzbek pilgrim after he suffered a heart attack ahead of Hajj 2026. The pilgrim received urgent medical care and his condition has since stabilised, allowing him to carry on with his…...