Minister of Hajj Meets Chairpersons of Hajj Service Providers’ Companies for Domestic and International Pilgrims
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah held a meeting today, chaired by His Excellency, the Minister, Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, with various Hajj companies as part of the ministry’s preparations for the Hajj season of 1446 AH, at the ministry’s building in Makkah.
During the meeting, it was emphasized by His Excellency that the sector of serving the guests of the Rahman is of great interest and follow-up from the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness, the Crown Prince – may Allah preserve them – and the intensive and meticulous follow-up to all work paths related to the comfort and service of the guests of the Rahman coming from different parts of the world.
Dr. Al-Rabiah reviewed all the preparations and discussed the detailed matters related to this year’s Hajj season of 1446 AH, praising the meticulous follow-up of all preparations by the Supreme Hajj Committee under the chairmanship of His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, the Minister of Interior and the Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee, thanking the companies for their efforts and dedication to serving the guests of the Rahman. He also confirmed the ministry’s keenness to honor distinguished and creative companies in their service and care for the guests.
It was stressed by the Minister of Hajj and Umrah on the importance of discipline and commitment to the schedules of transportation and movement as approved, which will reflect on the smooth and easy movement of pilgrims between the rituals and the times of performing the rituals. This will also contribute significantly to educating and training pilgrims before and during their arrival, introducing them to the importance of the Nusuk card and their commitment to carrying it to ensure they receive services easily at all points of the journey in coordination with the ministry and Hajj affairs offices. Additionally, their contribution to the campaign “No Hajj without a permit” to prevent violators from entering the holy sites.
He highlighted the ministry’s teams for measuring compliance based on self-assessment and monitoring teams, which will begin their visits to Hajj service providers from the tenth of the upcoming Shawwal to ensure the operational readiness of services provided by companies and to identify any deficiencies or negligence that may affect the services provided to the pilgrims and their spiritual journey.
His Excellency stated that the ministry will be strict in holding companies accountable in case of shortcomings or violations and will not tolerate applying penalties against companies that may lead to revocation and cancellation of the company’s service license permanently, thereby preventing them from providing services to pilgrims in any way.
