IQNA – More than 370 directional panels and digital screens have been installed across the Prophet's Mosque in Medina as part of an integrated navigation network aimed at easing crowd flow for the millions of worshippers and visitors who pass through the site each year.
News ID: 3499625 Publish Date : 2026/11/01
IQNA – Umrah pilgrims can now check live congestion levels at the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina before setting out, under new digital services aimed at helping them avoid crowded periods.
News ID: 3499458 Publish Date : 2026/10/19
IQNA – The guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques' Umrah and Visit Program paid a visit to the King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Complex in Medina.
News ID: 3499360 Publish Date : 2026/10/11
IQNA – The number of visitors to the King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Complex in Medina exceeded 195,000 last month.
News ID: 3498959 Publish Date : 2026/09/09
IQNA – Every year, millions of Muslims journey to Mecca and Medina for Hajj and Umrah—and every year, logistics, health, and crowd management present immense challenges.
News ID: 3498869 Publish Date : 2026/09/01
IQNA – Umrah pilgrims are urged to plan their visits to the Grand Mosque in Mecca around periods of lower crowd density.
News ID: 3498651 Publish Date : 2026/08/15
IQNA – Umrah pilgrims got a glimpse into the printing of the Holy Quran, touring the King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Complex—one of the world's largest facilities dedicated to printing and distributing the sacred text.
News ID: 3498588 Publish Date : 2026/08/09
IQNA – A group of Umrah pilgrims visited the King Fahd Glorious Quran Printing Complex in Medina Saturday.
News ID: 3498220 Publish Date : 2026/07/12
IQNA – In a sweeping enforcement of quality standards, 21 Umrah service providers have been suspended based on performance evaluations from the previous season.
News ID: 3497830 Publish Date : 2026/06/14
IQNA – Efforts continue to develop digital services through the deployment of QR code technology at several locations within the Grand Mosque in Mecca.
News ID: 3497016 Publish Date : 2026/04/08
IQNA – As millions of worshippers converge on Mecca and Medina for the holy month of Ramadan, authorities are rolling out key logistical upgrades.
News ID: 3496765 Publish Date : 2026/03/15
IQNA – For the millions of Umrah performers arriving in Mecca, navigating the vast spaces of the Grand Mosque is becoming simpler, safer, and more intuitive.
News ID: 3496742 Publish Date : 2026/03/13
IQNA – In anticipation of a significant surge in visitor numbers during Ramadan 2026, the Saudi authorities have officially rolled out comprehensive safety and security guidelines for all Umrah performers at the Grand Mosque in Mecca.
News ID: 3496507 Publish Date : 2026/02/22
IQNA – With millions of worshippers expected to flock to Islam’s holiest sites for Ramadan, Saudi Minister Tawfig Al-Rabiah conducted a field inspection of the Grand Mosque in Mecca and the Prophet's Mosque in Medina to ensure operational plans for crowd management, cleaning, and catering are fully in place for the fasting month.
News ID: 3496461 Publish Date : 2026/02/18
IQNA – With Ramadan just weeks away, the holy city of Mecca is witnessing a dramatic surge of pilgrims, filling the Grand Mosque to capacity as Muslims worldwide seek the blessings of Umrah in the sacred month of Shaaban.
News ID: 3496283 Publish Date : 2026/02/03
IQNA – The number of international pilgrims undertaking the Umrah in Saudi Arabia reached 19.5 million in 2025, according to official data, which also highlighted a service satisfaction rate exceeding 90 percent.
News ID: 3496278 Publish Date : 2026/02/02
IQNA – To ensure a safer and more comfortable pilgrimage, authorities at the Grand Mosque in Mecca have established dedicated passages specifically for elderly visitors and people with disabilities.
News ID: 3495839 Publish Date : 2025/12/24
IQNA – Saudi authorities say pilgrim traffic to the Two Holy Mosques rose in Jumada Al-Awwal 1447 AH, with agencies reporting higher visitor totals and faster movement through key areas.
News ID: 3495535 Publish Date : 2025/11/27
IQNA – A bus carrying Umrah pilgrims from India’s Hyderabad crashed in western Saudi Arabia early Monday, leaving 45 people dead and one survivor, according to Indian officials.
News ID: 3495425 Publish Date : 2025/11/17
IQNA – Saudi authorities have detained a person following a viral video showing controversial behavior toward Umrah pilgrims near the Grand Mosque in Mecca, according to local media reports.
News ID: 3495283 Publish Date : 2025/11/05
