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Maldives Hajj Corporation
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Economy · Press release
Members Above the Age of 65 Can Now Use MRPS Funds for Hajj Reservations
Regulations under the 6th Amendment to the Maldives Pension Act have been gazetted and implemented, allowing Maldives Retirement Pension Scheme members aged 65 and above to use their Retirement Savings Account funds to reserve a mandatory Hajj pilgrimage spot. Members must not have performed Hajj before, keep a minimum RSA balance of MVR 336,000, and pay 20 percent of the Hajj price up front to the Maldives Hajj Corporation.
Infrastructure
Maldivian flight with pilgrims abruptly postponed
A Maldivian flight carrying 250 Umrah pilgrims under the Maldives Hajj Corporation was abruptly postponed, with Island Aviation citing safety and security concerns after a regional escalation involving Saudi Arabia and restrictions on using Jeddah's airspace. Island Aviation and the Hajj Corporation apologised to travellers and said they are jointly assisting affected passengers.
International
Maldivian postpones Umrah flight to Saudi Arabia amid escalating Middle East security threats
Maldivian, operated by Island Aviation Services Limited (IAS), postponed its scheduled Umrah flight from Malé to Jeddah set for 29 October 2026 due to a significant deterioration in Middle East security. IAS and the Maldives Hajj Corporation jointly decided to reschedule, and no new departure date has been confirmed.
International
Maldivian flight to Jeddah cancelled for security reasons
Maldivian cancelled its flight scheduled to take Umrah pilgrims to Jeddah on October 29 due to security concerns arising from the war in the Middle East. Maldivian and the Maldives Hajj Corporation apologized, with the Hajj Corporation assuring affected ticket holders would be placed on a future flight at no extra cost once the situation stabilizes.
Other
Hajj Corporation schedules Umrah trips around school holidays
Maldives Hajj Corporation announced next year's Umrah travel calendar, scheduling trips during school holidays with prices unchanged from this year. Packages cost MVR 30,965 for July and September and MVR 31,965 for December, with limited places available via online registration.
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