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Saudi Arabia Tightens Travel Sector Rules, Cracks Down on Unlicensed Umrah Agencies

Saudi Arabia has taken significant action to tighten oversight of the religious travel sector by suspending contracts with around 1,800 foreign Umrah travel agencies, underscoring the Kingdom’s intent to raise service standards and protect the rights of pilgrims worldwide. The move, announced in early February 2026, affects nearly one-third of

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