Saudi Gazette report

MAKKAH — The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah makes major headway in preparations well in advance for the Hajj season of 2026. The ministry has been working, eight months in advance, to develop services and improve the overall religious experience for pilgrims through a series of meetings and initiatives.

To date, the ministry has completed several key initiatives, coordinating with representatives from over 60 countries through their Hajj affairs offices and holding more than 50 meetings to facilitate the launch of the Saudi buses initiative, aimed at enhancing pilgrims’ transportation.