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Saudi Arabia Facilitates Visits to Makkah, Madinah for Turkish Nationals

An integrated services system for pilgrims to perform Umrah with ease (Asharq Al-Awsat)
An integrated services system for pilgrims to perform Umrah with ease (Asharq Al-Awsat)
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Saudi Arabia Facilitates Visits to Makkah, Madinah for Turkish Nationals

An integrated services system for pilgrims to perform Umrah with ease (Asharq Al-Awsat)
An integrated services system for pilgrims to perform Umrah with ease (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia has launched a package of facilitation to the visitors of Makkah and Madinah from Türkiye.

In a meeting in Istanbul on Tuesday, the Saudi Tourism Authority announced that Turkish nationals wishing to visit Saudi Arabia will now have the option to obtain a tourist visa through the Saudi Embassy or Consulate in Türkiye.

The visa can be issued within 48 hours through accredited travel and tourism offices in Türkiye listed on the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs website.

Residents of the United States, the United Kingdom, and European Union countries, or holders of active US, UK, and Schengen visas can obtain the visa upon arrival at the airports in Jeddah, Madinah, Riyadh, and Dammam.

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah also launched Nusuk, in partnership with the Saudi Tourism Authority.

Nusuk dedicated a page for Turkish nationals to be able to issue an Umrah visa by purchasing one of the available programs.

Additionally, Saudi citizens can now issue a personal visit visa for their friends, as can citizens and residents wishing to host their relatives.

Fahd Hamidaddin, CEO and Member of the Board at Saudi Tourism Authority and Managing Director of Nusuk, said that “Saudi Arabia continues its efforts” to offer facilitation to the visitors of Makkah and Madinah through various unprecedented services and options that guarantee a smooth and spiritual experience.

Hamidaddin added that the promotional meeting with the presence of more than 50 partners [to the Saudi tourism sector] witnessed the signing of several strategic agreements with major Turkish travel and tourism companies.

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KSrelief Wins International Awards in 2024 for Outstanding Humanitarian Contributions

KSrelief Wins International Awards in 2024 for Outstanding Humanitarian Contributions

The King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), Saudi Arabia's humanitarian arm, continues to establish itself as one of the world's leading humanitarian and relief organizations. In 2024, KSrelief achieved numerous milestones and garnered prestigious international awards, underscoring its outstanding contributions and pioneering accomplishments in the fields of humanitarian and relief work.
The center earned several international recognitions, including the 2024 Family and Child-Friendly Institution Award presented by the Arab League's Social Affairs Sector, Family and Childhood Department. This honor acknowledged the KSrelief's efforts in supporting Palestinian children and families under occupation, SPA reported.

Moreover, in the realm of institutional excellence and adherence to global standards, KSrelief received the ISO 37000 Governance of Organizations and the ISO 373001 Compliance Management Systems certifications. This recognition was granted after the center successfully implemented and met international system standards, earning European accreditation. KSrelief stands as one of the first organizations to achieve these certificates from the UK-based PCMS company.
In recognition of Saudi Arabia's humanitarian, relief, and volunteer efforts facilitated by KSrelief, the center received the Global Humanitarian Achievement Award by the National Council on US-Arab Relations. This award commends KSrelief's contributions to international humanitarian and relief work through projects in vital sectors such as health, nutrition, education, water, sanitation, and environmental improvement.
Recognizing its exceptional efforts and humanitarian impact, KSrelief was honored with the Forbes Middle East Award for Social Responsibility. This award encourages local entities to prioritize social responsibility in their initiatives, promoting exceptional services through sustainable development programs and fostering a culture of social responsibility in Saudi Arabia.
Advisor to the Royal Court and Supervisor General of the KSrelief Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Rabeeah extended gratitude on behalf of the center's team to Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, for their unwavering support. He emphasized that this support has significantly contributed to enhancing KSrelief's regional and international prominence.
Dr. Al Rabeeah reaffirmed the KSrelief's dedication to intensifying its efforts to fulfill all the goals of Saudi Arabia's humanitarian initiatives overseas, in alignment with the aspirations of the Saudi leadership. He emphasized that these successive achievements serve as global acknowledgements of KSrelief's pivotal role in implementing relief, humanitarian, and development projects and programs that have positively impacted the lives of millions of people in need worldwide. He also highlighted the center's collaborative efforts with its partners within the Kingdom, including ministries and agencies, as well as its partnerships with international and United Nations organizations abroad.