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Saudi Gazette
2 days ago
- Saudi Gazette
Saudi Passports Department announces working hours during Eid Al-Adha holiday
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) has announced its working hours during the Eid Al-Adha holiday for 1446 AH across its branches in various regions of the Kingdom, to ensure continued service for urgent cases. The department affirmed its readiness to receive emergency cases that require in-person service and cannot be completed through the Ministry of Interior's Absher electronic platform. Beneficiaries must book an electronic appointment in advance before visiting the offices. In Riyadh, the passport office at the Al-Rimal branch will operate daily from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. throughout the Eid break. In Jeddah, the Sairafi Mall and Tahlia Mall branches will be open from 2:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., starting Sunday, Dhu Al-Hijjah 5 (June 9, 2025), until the end of the working day on Thursday, Dhu Al-Hijjah 9 (June 13, 2025). Elsewhere across the Kingdom, passport offices will operate Sunday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. during the holiday Directorate also encouraged the public to take advantage of the 'Tawasul' service, which allows users to submit requests for services that cannot be completed online, without needing to visit passport offices in person.
Saudi Gazette
3 days ago
- Saudi Gazette
Pilgrims flock to Saudi Arabia from all over world, with their number crosses 1.25 million by Wednesday
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The General Directorate of Passports announced that a total of 1,255,199 pilgrims have arrived from abroad through all of the Kingdom's entry ports by the end of Wednesday. Of these, 1,186,810 pilgrims entered via airports, 63,301 through land ports, and 5,088 arrived by sea. The directorate reaffirmed its commitment to facilitating smooth and efficient entry procedures for the pilgrims by equipping its platforms with the latest technological systems, operated by qualified personnel fluent in multiple languages. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance announced the arrival of the second batch of guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques Program for Hajj, Umrah and Visit for the year 2025, totaling 1,053 male and female pilgrims from 76 countries around the world. Minister of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance and General Supervisor of the Program Sheikh Dr. Abdullatif Al-Sheikh welcomed the guests, emphasizing that hosting them in Saudi Arabia embodies the wise leadership's keenness to care for delegations from the Islamic nation and to present a civilized model of warm welcome, generous hospitality, and integrated organization. The Acting Director General of Passports Maj. Gen. Saleh Al-Murabba inspected the passports department at the Jadidat Arar border crossing to assess the services provided to pilgrims and facilitate their entry procedures. Maj. Gen. Al-Murabba urged the border crossing staff to provide exceptional service and do their utmost to serve the guests of God. The visit is part of an inspection tour to ensure the readiness of land, sea, and air ports to receive the guests of God. The Saudi authorities are making finishing touches to their preparations at the holy sites to facilitate the pilgrims to perform their rituals in ease and comfort. Acting CEO of the General Authority for Roads Eng. Badr Al-Dulaimi inspected the innovations of flexible rubber roads and road cooling at the holy sites on Wednesday. These are among the most important innovations offered to serve pilgrims at the holy sites. The flexible rubber roads innovation provides flexible roads made from recycled tires, which contributes to providing highly flexible roads that absorb shocks and stresses for pilgrims. The road cooling innovation reflects sunlight, thus reducing road surface temperatures. During his tour, Eng. Al-Dulaimi inspected a number of road projects in the Makkah region that contribute to serving pilgrims, ensuring their safety and quality. The Ministry of Tourism revealed a huge increase in the number of hospitality facilities that have obtained the necessary licenses to operate in Makkah to serve the pilgrims. The number of licensed facilities has reached more than 1,160, recording a growth rate of 54 percent during the first quarter of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.
Leaders
3 days ago
- Leaders
Passports Directorate: Over 1.25 Million Pilgrims Arrive in Saudi Arabia by Wednesday
The General Directorate of Passports reported that by the end of Wednesday, the 1st of Dhu Al-Hijjah, 1446, a total of 1,255,199 pilgrims had arrived in Saudi Arabia from abroad through the Kingdom's various entry points. Of these, 1,186,810 entered via airports, 63,301 through land crossings, and 5,088 by sea. The directorate emphasized its ongoing efforts to ensure a smooth and efficient arrival process for all pilgrims. This includes the deployment of advanced technological systems at all entry points, operated by trained personnel proficient in multiple languages. Related Topics : Saudi Arabia Urges Muslims to Spot Ramadan Crescent Moon on Friday UPDATED: Saudi Arabia Sights Dhu Al Hijjah Crescent Moon Saudi Arabia Announces Sunday First Day of Eid Al-Fitr 2025 The Supreme Court calls for questioning the crescent of Dhu Al-Hijjah next Monday Short link : Post Views: 7 Related Stories
New Straits Times
3 days ago
- New Straits Times
Over 1.18mil pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia ahead of Arafah Day, Aidiladha
RIYADH: Over 1.18 million pilgrims from around the world have arrived in Saudi Arabia ahead of the Day of Arafah and Aidiladha, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) according to the General Directorate of Passports. The directorate reported that as of the end of Tuesday, a total of 1,180,306 pilgrims had entered the Kingdom through its air, land and sea entry points. Of this figure, 1,115,663 pilgrims arrived via airports, while 60,365 entered through land border crossings, and 4,278 through seaports. The authorities reaffirmed their commitment to facilitating smooth entry procedures for pilgrims, highlighting the deployment of advanced technologies and trained multilingual staff across all international ports. Meanwhile, in a separate announcement, the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia declared that Wednesday, 1st Zulhijjah 1446H (May 28), marks the beginning of the month of Zulhijjah, the final month in the Islamic calendar. The court confirmed that the Day of Arafah will fall on Thursday, 9th Zulhijjah (June 5), followed by the celebration of Aidiladha on Friday, June 6. The annual pilgrimage continues to draw millions of Muslims to the Holy Land, marking one of the largest religious gatherings in the world – Bernama-SPA
Saudi Gazette
4 days ago
- Saudi Gazette
Over 1.18 million Hajj pilgrims arrive by Tuesday
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The General Directorate of Passports announced that a total of 1,180,306 pilgrims arrived from abroad through the Kingdom's air, land, and sea entry points by the end of Tuesday, May 27. It stated that out of this, 1,115,663 pilgrims arrived through airports, 60,365 via land border crossings, and 4,278 through seaports. The directorate also reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to facilitating entry procedures for pilgrims by equipping all international ports with advanced technologies operated by highly trained, multilingual personnel. In a related development, the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Call and Guidance has announced the launch of a 24/7 toll-free helpline (8002451000) to respond to pilgrims' inquiries and provide religious edicts (fatwas) related to Hajj. The service provides religious guidance in 10 languages: Arabic, English, French, Turkish, Urdu, Indonesian, Bengali, Hausa, Amharic, and Hindi. It is part of the ministry's initiatives aimed at facilitating the performance of Hajj rituals in accordance with Islamic rules. Through direct communication with a select group of qualified scholars and professional translators, the helpline ensures pilgrims receive reliable religious support. The ministry has urged all pilgrims to make full use of this complimentary service, underscoring the Kingdom's dedication to delivering the highest standard of care.
