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- Saudi Arabia announced the Return of Hajj 2023 at its Full capacity
Posted by : Aahil Shaik
Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Saudi Arabia announced the Return of Hajj pilgrimage 2023 at its Full capacity
The Minister of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia, Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah announced a reduction in cost of comprehensive insurance for pilgrims travelling from outside the Kingdom, this comes in connection with the launch of Hajj Expo 2023. Join Saudi Expatriates Whatsapp group for all latest updates
Al-Rabiah said, by lowering the cost of comprehensive insurance for Umrah pilgrims, I am happy to convey good news to the travelers from outside the Kingdom, noting that the comprehensive insurance will now cost 87.4 riyals rather than 235.75 riyals.
- The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has made it possible for Hajj missions from all nations to contract with any of the licensed companies within the Kingdom, rather than a preset company, in order to deliver its services in line with its vision. This move was designed to increase competitiveness, added the Minister. Trending : Saudi Arabia opens registrations of domestic Hajj pilgrims online
- Al-Rabiah continued and said, We were pleased to have Prince Khaled Al-Faisal, Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Governor of the Makkah Al-Mukarramah Region, support the Hajj Expo 2023 opening. In order to made this conference for the best preparation possible for the Hajj season in 1444 AH, more than 60 countries and hundreds of organizations joined their forces with us.
- The orders of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and Saudi Crown Prince were issued, on the return of the number of pilgrims, as it was before the corona pandemic. Referring to the preparation of over 20 exhibitions documenting the biography of the Prophet and his honorable companions, to enrich the journey of pilgrims and Umrah performers
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- The Minister of Hajj concluded it stating, the Umrah visa holders can now roam throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and their Umrah visa has been extended from 30 days to 90 days, and the new visa can be issued in less than 24 hours.