Saudi Arabia Suspends 1,800 Travel Agencies
SRINAGAR: Saudi Arabias Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has halted contracts with 1,800 overseas travel agencies after an assessment identified significant shortcomings in service quality and adherence to approved standards. The decision, announced on February 1, 2026, affects almost one-third of the approximately 5,800 Umrah operators worldwide but does not affect pilgrims who already hold []