Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has announced the results of the electronic public lottery for the 2026 Hajj season (1447H), conducted at its headquarters in the New Capital. The draw followed regulations approved by Minister Sherif Fathy for the organized tourism Hajj program. n nThe lottery was carried out electronically via the Unified Egyptian Hajj Portal. Attendees included members of the Supreme Hajj and Umrah Committee, representatives from the Ministry’s Central Administration for Tourism Companies, the Egyptian Federation of Tourism Chambers, the Chamber of Travel and Tourism Agencies, and the Ministry of Interior’s Administrative Affairs Sector. n nSamia Sami, Assistant Minister of Tourism for Tourism Companies and head of the Supreme Hajj and Umrah Committee, said that 114,604 Egyptians applied for the Hajj lottery this season—an increase of 97% compared to the previous year. Of these, 51,028 were male applicants (45%) and 63,577 were female (55%). A total of 87,241 citizens applied for the economic tourism Hajj (76% of total applicants), 15,326 for the land-based Hajj (13%), 9,173 for five-star Hajj (8%), and 2,864 for the five-star Al-Kadania Towers package (3%). n nSami noted that the record number of applicants reflects public confidence in the tourism Hajj system, particularly due to the high-quality organization and execution delivered by tourism companies in the previous season. n nShe added that 1,743 tourism companies submitted applications to organize Hajj trips this year. Of these, 1,253 applied for the economic category, 221 for land-based Hajj, 207 for five-star services, and 62 for the five-star Al-Kadania Towers option. n nTo ensure inclusivity and broaden access across social segments, as directed by the Minister, the largest share of Hajj visas was allocated to the economic and land-based categories. Specifically, 17,060 visas were assigned to the economic tier, 5,700 to the land-based option, 5,000 to five-star packages, and 2,740 to the Al-Kadania Towers five-star category. n nSami highlighted the newly introduced Al-Kadania Towers program, which allows pilgrims to stay in high-rise accommodations near Mina instead of tents, offering a comprehensive suite of hotel-style amenities. Located close to holy sites, this option enhances the pilgrim experience by balancing comfort with efficient logistical arrangements. n nTourism companies can now access lottery results through the Unified Egyptian Hajj Portal using their login credentials. Individuals may check their status using their national ID number via the official website: n nhttps://www.hij.moi.gov.eg/ n nFollowing the draw, tourism firms have until November 10 to register partnerships (consortia) for all service levels. All companies must finalize service bundles and authenticate accommodation contracts, complying with Saudi Arabia’s electronic procedures, by January 15, 2026. n nThe Ministry expressed appreciation for the Ministry of Interior’s Administrative Affairs Sector for its effective contribution to the success of Egypt’s Hajj system, particularly through integration on the Unified Egyptian Hajj Portal under Law No. 84 of 2022. n nApplications for the 2026 Hajj lottery were open from October 15 to October 30 of the previous year. n— news from معلومات مباشرnn
— News Original —Egyptian Tourism Announces Results of Tourism Hajj Lottery, “Economic” and “Land” Categories LeadThe Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities announced today, Tuesday, the results of the electronic public lottery for the tourism Hajj season 1447H / 2026AD, held at the ministry’s headquarters in the new capital, in accordance with the rules, regulations, and procedures governing the tourism Hajj approved by Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy. n nThe Ministry of Tourism clarified in a statement issued today, Tuesday, that the lottery was conducted electronically via the Unified Egyptian Hajj Portal, with attendance by several members of the Supreme Hajj and Umrah Committee and representatives from the Central Administration for Tourism Companies at the ministry, the Egyptian Federation of Tourism Chambers, the Chamber of Travel and Tourism Agencies, and the Ministry of Interior represented by the Administrative Affairs Sector. n nSamia Sami, Assistant Minister of Tourism and Antiquities for Tourism Companies and Head of the Supreme Hajj and Umrah Committee, confirmed that the number of applicants for the tourism Hajj lottery this season reached 114,604 citizens, an increase of 97% compared to the previous season, including 51,028 male applicants (45%) and 63,577 (55%) female applicants. A total of 87,241 citizens applied for the economic tourism Hajj, representing 76% of total applicants, while 15,326 citizens applied for the land Hajj, representing 13% of total applicants. The number of applicants for the five-star Hajj reached 9,173 citizens, representing 8% of total applicants, while the number of applicants for the five-star Kadania Towers Hajj reached 2,864 citizens, representing 3% of total applicants. n nSamia Sami hinted that this unprecedented number of applicants for the tourism Hajj lottery reflects citizens’ confidence in the tourism Hajj system, especially in light of the outstanding implementation and organization provided by tourism companies in last season’s tourism Hajj programs. n nShe pointed out that a total of 1,743 tourism companies submitted their requests to organize the tourism Hajj this season and registered their applications on the Unified Hajj Portal, including 1,253 companies that registered applications for the economic level, 221 companies that registered applications for the land Hajj, 207 companies that registered applications for the five-star level, and 62 companies that registered applications for the five-star – Kadania Towers level. n nShe noted that, in accordance with directives from the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities and to ensure consideration of all societal segments and enhance citizens’ chances of obtaining tourism Hajj visas, the largest share of visas was allocated to the economic and land levels. n nShe continued: 17,060 visas were allocated to the economic level, 5,700 visas to the land level, 5,000 visas to the five-star level, and an additional 2,740 visas to the five-star – Kadania Towers level. n nShe referred to the five-star Kadania Towers program, newly introduced this year, which allows the tourism pilgrim to reside in towers instead of camps in the Mina area, providing a comprehensive package of hotel services. n nAdditionally, the Kadania Towers area is among the closest locations to the holy sites, enhancing the pilgrim’s experience and achieving the desired balance between service comfort and organizational efficiency. n nTourism companies that registered applicants for the tourism Hajj can now extract the electronic lottery results through the Unified Egyptian Hajj Portal using their login credentials. Citizens can also inquire about the electronic lottery results using their national ID via the website: n nhttps://www.hij.moi.gov.eg/ n nFollowing the electronic lottery, tourism entities are scheduled to register consortia among tourism companies for all levels by November 10 of this month, with tourism companies required to finalize service bundles and authenticate accommodation contracts, adhering to the procedures stipulated in the Saudi electronic pathway, by January 15, 2026. n nIn a related context, the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities appreciates the tangible role played by the Ministry of Interior, represented by the Administrative Affairs Sector, in successfully implementing the Egyptian Hajj system through integration and coordination on the Unified Egyptian Hajj Portal, under Law No. 84 of 2022. n nIt is worth noting that registration for citizens applying for the tourism Hajj lottery opened on October 15 last year and continued until the 30th of the same month.