October 15, 2026 3:44 PM
India opens additional control room in Makkah to assist Umrah pilgrims amid flight disruptions
India has established an additional control room in Makkah to assist its nationals, particularly Umrah pilgrims, affected by flight disruptions between India and Saudi Arabia, the Indian Consulate in Jeddah has said. Flight disruptions across Saudi Arabia come amid heightened tensions in the Gulf region following a series of deadly drone and missile attacks targeting civilian infrastructure in the country by the Yemen-based Houthi rebels. The consulate on Wednesday said the new control room ha...