New Umrah Rules Require Pre-booked Travel, Accommodation

If you're a Muslim in the UAE planning to visit Saudi Arabia for Umrah (a religious pilgrimage), there are new rules.

Now, when you apply for your visa, you also need to book your hotels and transport in advance.

This helps the Saudi government make sure everyone has a place to stay and a way to get around legally.

Airports will check to see if you have these bookings before letting you in.

This system is done digitally using apps and platforms.

This helps prevent problems and keeps things organized for all the pilgrims.