King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah Receives First Group of Pilgrims from Britain

The pilgrims are welcomed upon their arrival at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. (SPA)
The pilgrims are welcomed upon their arrival at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. (SPA)
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King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah Receives First Group of Pilgrims from Britain

The pilgrims are welcomed upon their arrival at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. (SPA)
The pilgrims are welcomed upon their arrival at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah. (SPA)

King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah received on Saturday the first flight of pilgrims arriving from Britain, carrying 142 passengers.

British Consul General Cecille El Beleidi and several officials from Jeddah Airports, government agencies, and operational entities at the airport welcomed the pilgrims, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

Jeddah Airports has announced its readiness to receive pilgrims for this year’s Hajj by implementing comprehensive operational plans and mobilizing all necessary resources to facilitate entry procedures.

The airport has boosted passenger check-in platforms with advanced technology and multilingual staff, working in coordination with security and operational authorities.



Saudi King Appoints Dr. Majid Al-Fayyad as Advisor to the Saudi Royal Court

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
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Saudi King Appoints Dr. Majid Al-Fayyad as Advisor to the Saudi Royal Court

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.

In a royal order issued on Wednesday, Saudi Arabia's King Salman appointed Dr. Majid Al-Fayyad as an advisor to the Saudi Royal Court.

The royal decree was based on the Basic Law of Governance and the system of ministers, deputy ministers and employees of the excellent rank.

The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques called on ministers and relevant authorities to adopt the decree.