King Salman Orders Authorities to Provide Best Services to Hajj Pilgrims

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
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King Salman Orders Authorities to Provide Best Services to Hajj Pilgrims

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz chairs the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz welcomed on Tuesday pilgrims who have started to arrive in Saudi Arabia to perform the Hajj.

Chairing a cabinet meeting in Jeddah, King Salman stressed that serving the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, caring for pilgrims and ensuring their comfort are the Kingdom’s top priorities.

He instructed the authorities involved in the implementation of Hajj plans to continue to provide the best practices and finest services to the pilgrims at the Kingdom's various points of entry, and in Makkah, Madinah, and the holy sites.

The cabinet reviewed recent talks held by Kingdom officials with representatives of various other countries, including the telephone talks between Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, and the Ukrainian president, during which they reviewed relations and issues of mutual concern.

Ministers are seen at the cabinet meeting in Jeddah. (SPA)

Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary said the cabinet discussed a series of reports on regional and international developments and emphasized the Kingdom's commitment to collaborating with the international community to ensure global security and stability.

The Kingdom is dedicated to cooperating and participating in international relief efforts, and to advocating for the issues of concern to Arab and other Muslim nations.

It welcomed the recent UN General Assembly resolution supporting full membership for the State of Palestine, stressing the urgency of ending the Israeli military escalation and the violations against civilians and humanitarian workers.



Saudi Arabia Bids Farewell to Last Pilgrims from Madinah Airport

7,700 flights through six airports transported foreign pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj (SPA)
7,700 flights through six airports transported foreign pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj (SPA)
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Saudi Arabia Bids Farewell to Last Pilgrims from Madinah Airport

7,700 flights through six airports transported foreign pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj (SPA)
7,700 flights through six airports transported foreign pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for Hajj (SPA)

The last group of pilgrims from this year’s Hajj season departed Saudi Arabia on Sunday aboard a Saudia flight from Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah.

The flight carried 320 pilgrims to Kertajati, Indonesia, after they completed their Hajj rituals. Saudia, the Kingdom’s flag carrier, hosted a farewell ceremony, concluding its 74-day Hajj operations.

The first flight for this year’s Hajj season arrived in Madinah on May 9 from India with 283 pilgrims.

They were welcomed by the Minister of Transport and Logistics Services and the Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah.

Saudi Arabia facilitated 7,700 flights through six airports and provided over 27,000 buses to ease pilgrim transportation. The Haramain High-Speed Railway operated more than 5,000 trips during the season.

Over 1.8 million pilgrims participated in the last Hajj season. Health Minister Fahad Al-Jalajel confirmed there were no health issues or outbreaks.

The organization of Hajj was praised by leaders of Arab and Islamic countries.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi commended the excellent organization and services provided to millions of pilgrims.

Bahraini King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa praised the meticulous organization and services.

Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah appreciated the modern smart services and technologies.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed highlighted the success of Saudi Arabia’s Hajj management.