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RIYADH, May 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior warned that citizens and residents who transport people without Hajj permits will face penalties including fines of up to SAR50,000 and imprisonment for up to six months, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The ministry said authorities may also request court-ordered confiscation of the vehicle used in the violation. Expatriate violators will be deported after serving their penalties and banned from

RIYADH, May 7 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Health and the Public Health Authority (Waqaya) have launched a comprehensive health guide for the Hajj season 1447 AH, available in eight languages – Arabic, English, French, Urdu, Persian, Indonesian, Turkish and Malay – to reach pilgrims of diverse nationalities. The guide covers health prevention across all stages of the pilgrim’s journey, with dedicated sections on protection against heat exhaustion

RIYADH, April 27 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) - Saudi Arabia said any foreign national who remains in the kingdom after the expiry of an entry visa will face a fine of up to SAR50,000, up to six months in prison and deportation. The Interior Ministry called on the public to comply with regulations governing this year’s Hajj season and to cooperate with the relevant authorities to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims. It said violations would be subject to legal penaltie

📷 | SPA RIYADH, April 19 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Interior warned Saturday that holders of visit visas are not entitled to perform Hajj, announcing fines of up to SAR 20,000 for violators. The penalty applies to visit visa holders who enter, attempt to enter, or remain in Makkah and the holy sites between the first day of Dhul-Qi'dah and the end of the 14th day of Dhul-Hijjah. Residents and overstayers who attempt to perform Hajj without auth

SABN RIYADH, April 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Public Security said arrangements requiring residents wishing to enter Makkah to obtain official permits took effect on Monday, with those lacking entry permits barred from entering the city. The measures apply to residents who do not hold a permit issued by the relevant authority to work in the holy sites, a resident identity document issued in Makkah, or a Hajj permit. Public Security said entry permits for resident

SPA RIYADH, April 13 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) — Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior said residents wishing to enter Makkah will be required to obtain official permits starting Monday, April 13, as the Kingdom begins implementing arrangements for the 1447 AH Hajj season. The ministry said residents without the required permits would be denied entry to Makkah. Exemptions apply to holders of residency permits issued in Makkah, those holding a Hajj permit, and individuals wit

SPA Riyadh, March 4, 2026 (Saudi Arabia Breaking News) – Ministry of Hajj and Umrah said it has opened the Hajj package booking phase for citizens and residents within the Kingdom for the 1447 AH season. The ministry said applicants who registered their data can select and book packages via the Nusuk application or website, with payments processed through the SADAD system. It said the payment deadline is 72 hours until Dhu Al-Qadah 27, 1447 AH, after which it will be reduced