Ahead of Hajj 2026, senior officials in Saudi Arabia have conducted field inspections to assess readiness for pilgrims. The visits focused on accommodation facilities in Mecca and travel arrangements at key border entry points.
Tourism Minister Ahmed Al Khateeb inspected hotels and temporary housing to ensure quality standards, announcing that over 566,000 additional beds have been made available this year through new licensing initiatives. He stressed that providing high-quality services to pilgrims is a national responsibility.
Meanwhile, Hajj and Umrah Minister Tawfiq Al Rabiah reviewed operations at border crossings such as Al Haditha and Jadidat Arar. He highlighted the use of advanced technologies to speed up passport and customs procedures, ensuring smoother entry for pilgrims arriving by land.
Officials said multiple government entities are working in coordination to guarantee a seamless journey for pilgrims from arrival to accommodation, as large numbers of visitors continue to enter the Kingdom for the annual pilgrimage.
