Makkah : The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has launched a new licensing system to regulate accommodation for pilgrims in Makkah and Madinah ahead of the Haj 2026-1447 AH season, as part of efforts to enhance service standards and streamline procedures.

In a statement on X, the Ministry of Haj and Umrah said the new process will operate through a temporary hostel licensing service, developed jointly with the Ministry of Tourism and the Ministry of Municipalities and Housing.

The service will be managed via the Nusuk Masar platform, which enables facility owners to qualify their properties for use during the pilgrimage.

Accommodation providers must obtain approval through the Ministry of Tourism’s electronic platform before 13 Sha’ban 1447 AH (February 1, 2026). The ministry noted th

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