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Madinah, April 2, 2026, SPA — The third edition of the Umrah and Ziyarah Forum concluded on Wednesday. The forum was held under the patronage of Governor of Madinah Region Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, and organized by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, in partnership with the Pilgrim Experience Program. The event took place from March 30 to April 1 at the King Salman International Convention Center in Madinah. The Umrah and Ziyarah Forum saw broad local and international participation over its three days, attracting more than 50,000 registrants from 165 countries. This participation reflects its growing status as a leading global

Makkah, March 12, 2026, SPA — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque has launched a smart guidance initiative, installing 15 interactive signs throughout the Grand Mosque’s courtyards to assist visitors in navigation. These signs use a color-coded system for route identification and feature QR codes that link directly to an interactive digital map, allowing Umrah performers to pinpoint their location and navigate efficiently between facilities on their smartphones. By leveraging these modern technologies, the authority aims to streamline crowd movement, reduce travel time,

Riyadh, March 02, 2026, SPA — The health sector has delivered comprehensive services to Umrah performers, providing a total of 33,944 healthcare services since the beginning of 1447 AH Umrah season through the tenth day of Ramadan. These efforts form part of an integrated system aimed at facilitating access to healthcare in accordance with the highest standards of quality and safety, enhancing the overall health experience of pilgrims and enabling them to perform their rituals with ease and reassurance. These services align with the objectives of the Health Sector Transformation Program and the Pilgrim Experience Program, stemming from

Makkah, February 24, 2026, SPA — The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques launched a project to number the gates of the Second Saudi Expansion. The effort aims to improve services for Umrah performers and ease movement inside the Grand Mosque. The project included installing 92 gate-number signs across the Second Saudi Expansion. The signs were designed to reflect the building’s aesthetic identity, ensuring clear numbering and enhancing the site’s aesthetic value while preserving its sanctity and reverence. The authority said the project reflects its focus on details that combine function, s

Jeddah, February 2, 2026, SPA — The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia received 19.5 million pilgrims and Umrah performers from abroad in 2025, achieving a satisfaction rate exceeding 90% for the services provided, according to the National Center for Performance Measurement of Public Entities (Adaa). The record figures reflect the rapid development of the Kingdom’s services for pilgrims and Umrah performers in line with the targets of Saudi Vision 2030, Adaa said. The Pilgrim Experience Program – one of the programs to actualize Saudi Vision 2030 – stated that these improvements covered both the Hajj and Umrah seasons. The program also