Saudi Arabia and Oman Sign Hajj 2027 Agreement for Omani Pilgrims

Saudi Arabia and Oman have signed the agreement that will organise Hajj for Omani pilgrims in 2027. The deal, signed in Jeddah on Monday 9 November 2026, sets out how Omani citizens and authorised residents will register, travel and receive services for the 1448 AH Hajj season. It covers registration through the Nusuk Masar platform, one comprehensive service package covering housing, transport, food and services at the holy sites, and coordinated movement and airport procedures. For Omani pilgrims, it is the formal starting point of the Hajj 2027 journey — and it arrives with new rules that change how the pilgrimage will be organised this year.

Key Points

• Saudi Arabia and Oman signed the Hajj 1448 AH (2027) arrangements agreement in Jeddah on Monday 9 November 2026.
• It was signed by Saudi Hajj Minister Dr Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah and Oman’s Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs Dr Mohammed bin Said Al Maamari.
• It covers Omani citizens and authorised residents, under Oman’s ministry supervision and Saudi regulations.
• Pilgrim details will be registered through the Nusuk Masar platform, with one comprehensive package for housing, transport, catering and holy-site services.
• Oman had already opened Hajj 2027 registration on 28 September 2026 through hajj.om.
• Hajj 1448 is expected from 14 to 19 May 2027; the exact dates depend on the moon sighting.

Who signed the agreement, and when?

The agreement was signed in Jeddah on Monday, 9 November 2026. On the Saudi side it was signed by Dr Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, the Minister of Hajj and Umrah. On the Omani side it was signed by Dr Mohammed bin Said Al Maamari, Oman’s Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs. The signing took place during the sixth Hajj Conference and Exhibition, which ran from 8 to 11 November at the Jeddah Superdome under the theme “From Makkah to the World”. That timing matters: the conference was the platform where Saudi Arabia finalised Hajj 1448 arrangements with Hajj affairs offices in 74 countries, and the Oman agreement was one of the bilateral deals concluded on its sidelines. More than 200,000 people visited the conference, and 2,553 agreements and memoranda of understanding were signed across the four days. Read our closing report: Hajj Conference 2026 Closes: 200,000 Visitors and opening-day report.

What does the agreement cover?

The agreement organises the affairs of pilgrims from Oman — both citizens and residents who are permitted to perform Hajj — under the supervision of Oman’s Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs and in line with the rules set by the Saudi authorities. Four parts stand out. First, registration: the details of Omani pilgrims will be recorded through Saudi Arabia’s Nusuk Masar platform, the electronic system used to manage pilgrims coming from outside the Kingdom. Second, services: contracts will be arranged for one comprehensive package that brings together housing, transport, catering and the services provided at the holy sites, instead of separate deals for each part. Third, movement: pilgrims will be grouped and moved according to approved plans, timetables and routes. Fourth, travel: arrival and departure procedures will be coordinated through Saudi airports. Together, the measures are designed to make the journey smoother and the services more consistent for Omani pilgrims.

How will Omani pilgrims register for Hajj 2027?

Oman moved early. Its Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs opened online registration for Hajj 2027 on 28 September 2026 through the country’s electronic Hajj system at hajj.om, open to citizens and eligible residents. The first entitlement results were released on 11 October 2026, with a second round on 21 October. Pilgrims who secure a place can cancel their application up to 27–28 February 2027, and the last date for air travel has been fixed at 14 March 2027 — though the ministry has said these dates can change if the Saudi authorities announce changes. Under the new agreement, the registration data collected through hajj.om feeds into the Nusuk Masar platform, so the two systems work together rather than as separate tracks. If you are new to the pilgrimage, see our 7 Hajj Steps: Pilgrims’ Complete Hajj Guide and the three types of Hajj.

What is new for Omani pilgrims in Hajj 1448?

This season brings the biggest change in how Oman’s Hajj is organised. For 1448 AH, the comprehensive package is now mandatory: all housing, transport and food services in Makkah, Madinah and the holy sites must sit under one unified contract per company, and separate contracts for the same company will no longer be allowed. The ministry says the change follows problems last season, including late housing contracts, delayed data entry and unrealistically low package prices that led to extra payments. Oman’s Hajj quota will be fully managed by the Office of Haj Affairs, with no separate organisers on the Nusuk Masar platform. Each pilgrim group must have at least 20 pilgrims, or members will be moved to their second choice, and registration of service staff is limited to Omani citizens only. On travel, Taif Airport will be used as a strategic alternative to Jeddah to cut bus travel time inside Saudi Arabia — a step that already reduced the number of Omani land pilgrims from 5,122 to 3,034 last season, when 10,966 Omanis flew and 3,034 travelled by road. Before packing, pilgrims should also check our Hajj prohibited items list.

When is Hajj 2027?

Hajj 1448 AH is expected to take place from 14 to 19 May 2027, with the Day of Arafah expected on Saturday 15 May 2027 and Eid al-Adha expected on Sunday 16 May 2027. These dates are expected, not certain: they depend on the moon sighting, and the date in any country may shift by one day. That is why the practical dates in the agreement — registration deadlines, the cancellation window and the last travel date — matter as much as the Hajj dates themselves. Pilgrims should confirm the final dates with Oman’s Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs and the Saudi authorities as the season approaches. Many pilgrims also combine Hajj with Umrah — see how to perform Umrah.

Why does this agreement matter beyond Oman?

Oman is one of the first countries to lock in its Hajj 2027 arrangements, and the deal shows the pattern Saudi Arabia is following with every country: early agreements, one electronic platform, one comprehensive package and fixed timelines. The same conference saw arrangements finalised with 74 countries, and other bilateral deals — including Brunei’s, signed on 9 November — followed the same model. For pilgrims everywhere, the message is consistent: arrange Hajj only through your country’s authorised Hajj affairs office or a licensed operator, and never travel for Hajj without a permit. Oman’s ministry was also recognised with the Labaytum Award for Excellence for its work in the 1447 AH season, when 7,200 Omani pilgrims performed Hajj and the ministry reported a 98 per cent satisfaction rate. Saudi Arabia’s wider preparations for pilgrims continue as well, including new facilities for Hajj pilgrims — see Indonesia’s Hajj Village in Makkah.

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Sources and References

Sources: Oman Observer; Ajel; The Arabian Stories; The Islamic Information; Saudi Gazette; Gulf News