Hajj

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

flynas plans to transport 147,000 pilgrims for Hajj 2026

Mon, 27 Apr 2026

flynas announced its operational plan to transport over 147,000 pilgrims from 18 countries during Hajj 2026, supported by fleet expansion and increased operations across its bases in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Madinah.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Flyadeal launches record Hajj flying programme

Mon, 20 Apr 2026

flyadeal, Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing low-cost airline, has begun the 2026 Hajj season with a schedule to carry almost 85,000 pilgrims during the holy period.

Media & Promotion

Saudi Arabia suspends 1,800 foreign Umrah travel agency contracts

Mon, 02 Feb 2026

Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended contracts of 1,800 foreign travel agencies operating in the Umrah sector, out of the total 5,800, giving them 10 days to rectify their status. The action comes following a periodic evaluation of these firms that revealed poor service quality.