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India sets up new control room in Makkah for Umrah pilgrims.
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News18•15-10-2026, 14:22
India sets up new control room in Makkah for Umrah pilgrims.
- •India has established an additional control room at the Indian Haj Pilgrims Office in Makkah to assist citizens affected by flight disruptions between Saudi Arabia and India.
- •The 24-hour control room already operating in Jeddah will also continue to function alongside the new Makkah facility.
- •Affected Indian citizens can reach out to the Makkah control room via helpline number +966 553646966 or contact Jeddah numbers for assistance.
- •Indian carriers including Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air, and IndiGo have suspended flights to and from Saudi Arabia until October 17.
- •Travelers have been advised to stay in touch with their airlines, tour operators, and confirm flight status before heading to the airport.
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India established an additional control room at the Indian Haj Pilgrims Office (IHPO) in Makkah to assist Indian citizens, particularly Umrah pilgrims, who were affected by flight disruptions between Saudi Arabia and India.
Flight services were disrupted due to escalating tensions in the Gulf region following deadly drone and missile attacks targeting civilian infrastructure by Yemen-based Houthi rebels.
Indian airlines including Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air, and IndiGo have suspended their flight operations to and from Saudi Arabia until October 17.
