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ALBAWABA – Minister of Hajj and Umrah and Chairman of the Pilgrim Experience Program Dr. Tawfig al-Rabiah announced new Saudi visas and programs on Frid

Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah and Chairman of the Pilgrim Experience Program Dr. Tawfig Al Rabiah concluded an official visit to Pakistan and Bangladesh, where he met with the presidents of the countries and high-ranking government officials. The purpose of the visit was to strengthen ties and discuss ways to cooperate and address challenges in order to improve the experience of Umrah performers and pilgrims from Pakistan and Bangladesh, as well as raise awareness about the mega projects spea...

Shahriar holds meeting with Saudi Minister for Hajj and Umrah

The third expansion of the Grand Mosque in the holy city of Makkah was its largest in history. Throughout the centuries, the expansions would focus on raising the capacity of worshippers. The central Mataf area has maintained its size over the years given the limited space available to expand it, so focus would often turn to the surrounding structures. In 2005, King Abdullah bin Abdulaziz ordered that a study be made over expanding the capacity at the Grand Mosque to receive more worshippers and...

Saudi Arabia recently announced new instant e-visa options that will facilitate UK, US, and Schengen visa holders.

Saudi Arabia hosted 99 million pilgrims over 54 years

Saudia Group airlines - Saudi Airlines, flyadeal, and Saudi Private Aviation will offer over one million seats for Hajj travel

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia is continuing to serve pilgrims through the expanded Makkah Route initiative, which streamlines the travel and entry process for visitors in partner countries. Pilgrims from countries including Morocco, Indonesia, Malaysia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Turkiye and Cote d’Ivoire have praised the Makkah Route initiative implemented in their countries.

SAUDI ANNOUNCES NEW INSTANT E-VISA OPTIONS FOR VISITORS

The introduction of instant e-visa is just one of several initiatives launched by the kingdom in the past year to enhance the visitor experience.