The Washington Monument in Washington, D.C., which honors the first president of the United States, George Washington, is the world's tallest obelisk. Fountains, water-pouring structures usually placed in … Jan 19, 2026 · Saudi Arabia bans 14 countries from Umrah, business & family visit visas until mid-June 2025. Find out which countries are affected, when the ban started, and what travellers should do next. Apr 29, 2025 · On 13 April 2025, SaudiArabia temporarily suspended the issuance of short-term visas to nationals of 14countries until further notice, according to recent press reports. Apr 26, 2025 · Ahead of Hajj 2025, Saudi Arabia has imposed temporary visa bans on citizens from 14 countries, including Iran, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Somalia, Congo, Libya, and Sudan, as part of heightened security and crowd management measures. Apr 7, 2025 · In a move that has stirred widespread concern across South and Southeast Asia, SaudiArabia has temporarily banned visa issuance for 14countries, including India, ahead of the 2025 Hajj... Dec 5, 2025 · Saudi Arabia has imposed new travel restrictions, suspending the issuance of Umrah, business and family visit visas to individuals from 14 countries, including Bangladesh, Pakistan and India. The restriction comes amid efforts to minimize congestion ahead of and during the Hajj pilgrimage. Apr 7, 2025 · SaudiArabia has temporarily stopped issuing Umrah, business, and family visit visas to citizens of 14countries, including India, to manage overcrowding at the Hajj. Apr 7, 2025 · SaudiArabia has temporarily suspended Umrah, business, and family visit visas for 14countries including India until mid-June 2025 to manage overcrowding and safety during the Hajj season.