War risks, 48°C heat, Ebola fears: What makes Hajj 2026 so complicated and why Saudi Arabia is on high alert

The Hajj pilgrimage, running from May 25 to May 29 this year, has always represented one of the world’s most complex ...
Khaleej Times

Saudi Arabia tightens checks for arrivals from Ebola-affected region ahead of Hajj

Kingdom's epidemiological surveillance system remains fully prepared to address any potential health risks to protect citizens, residents, and pilgrims ...

War, Ebola, and extreme heat: The challenges facing Hajj this year

Hajj 2026 has begun amid unprecedented challenges, including the West Asia conflict, extreme temperatures of nearly 48°C, and ...
Saudi Gazette on MSN

Weqaya affirms Saudi Arabia’s readiness to confront Ebola and Hantavirus outbreaks

RIYADH — The Saudi Health Authority (Weqaya) reaffirmed the Kingdom’s preparedness to address potential Ebola and Hantavirus outbreaks.It was revealed that there are no confirmed or suspected cases of ...
Naija Gist - Latest

Saudi Arabia Bans Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia From Hajj

With the millions of visitors Saudi Arabia attracts for religious tourism, the holy cities of Mecca and Medina could be with high potential of contagious disease transmission Citizens of Guinea, ...
Naija Gist - Latest

"We Haven't Stopped Issuing Hajj Visas To Nigerians" – Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia's Deputy Health Minister for Planning and Development, said there was no need to worry about Nigerians coming on pilgrimage. According to Reuters, Saudi Arabia on Monday in Riyadh said ...
The Economist

Mired in financial crisis, the Houthis resume threats to Saudi Arabia

ON November 3rd lunchtime in the Saudi capital was interrupted by air-raid sirens. Officials said it was a routine test (they did a similar exercise in 2021). But the klaxons and mobile-phone alerts ...