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Arab News
16-04-2025
- Arab News
Digital Hajj permit service opens for resident workers
Riyadh: The General Directorate of Passports has begun accepting electronic applications from resident workers to gain Makkah entry permits during the Hajj season, the Saudi Press Agency reported. Applications can be submitted through the Ministry of Interior's platforms — Absher and the Muqeem portal — eliminating the need to visit passport offices. This is integrated with the unified service for Hajj permits, the Tasreeh platform, the SPA added. The Absher Individuals platform enables permit issuance for domestic workers, dependents, Premium Residency holders, investors, mothers of citizens, and GCC nationals, after submitting the required documents. Through the Muqeem portal, permits are issued to workers in Makkah-based establishments, seasonal work visa holders, and individuals with employment contracts with such establishments during the Hajj season. Starting April 23, residents within the Kingdom must obtain permits to enter Makkah. Residents without permits will be denied entry and returned to their original location, the Ministry of Interior said. Exemptions apply to residents with a work permit for the holy sites issued by the relevant authority, those holding a resident ID issued by Makkah, or those with valid Hajj permits. The issuance of Umrah permits through the Nusuk platform will be suspended from April 29 to June 10 for citizens, GCC nationals, residents, and holders of other visa types. Starting April 29, no one will be allowed to enter or remain in Makkah without a Hajj visa, the ministry added.
Saudi Gazette
15-04-2025
- Saudi Gazette
Passports Directorate begins issuing Makkah entry permits for expats working for Hajj
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) announced on Tuesday that it has begun receiving applications and issuing electronically permits to enter Makkah for expatriates who intend to work during the upcoming Hajj season. The permits are being issued via the Ministry of Interior's electronic platform Absher Individuals and the Muqeem portal. Expatriates working for the Hajj need not make any personal visit to the Jawazat offices for getting issued the permit, thanks to the technical integration with the Tasreeh platform, the newly launched unified digital platform for issuing Hajj permits. The Absher Individuals platform allows the issuance of permits for domestic workers, dependents, Premium Residency holders, investors, mothers of citizens, and citizens of Gulf Cooperation Council countries, after attaching the required documents. Entry permits to Makkah will be issued to workers of the Makkah-based establishments through the Muqeem portal. Holders of seasonal work visas, as well as those who concluded employment contracts with the Makkah-based establishments for the Hajj season can also obtain the permit through this portal. It is noteworthy that the Ministry of Interior announced on Monday launching of the Tasreeh unified digital platform for Hajj permits and that it is in partnership with the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA). The platform is designed to issue licenses and permits that authorize holders of these permits, both domestic and international pilgrims, to enter Makkah and the holy sites. The platform also authorizes workers and volunteers involved in all Hajj activities, as well as the vehicles transporting them, to enter Makkah and the holy sites, with the ability to view permits through the comprehensive national application Tawakkalna.
Argaam
20-03-2025
- Business
- Argaam
Jabal Omar sells land plot in Makkah project at SAR 1.1B
Logo of Jabal Omar Development Co. Jabal Omar Development Co. announced today, March 20, signing a contract to sell a 6,001-square-meter land plot within its Makkah-based project for SAR 1.14 billion, with the buyer bearing the real estate transaction tax and brokerage fees. In a statement to Tadawul, the company said Jabal Omar Development Co. and Azhar Co. are the parties involved in the deal. The land's book value amounted to SAR 255.93 million, including development costs. For more news and details on M&As The deal aligns with Jabal Omar's plan to improve its capital structure by reducing debt and financing this ongoing project. The agreement is expected to have a positive impact on its financial results upon completion. Additionally, it stated that the land sale proceeds will be used to repay an existing loan and fund this in-progress project, confirming that no related parties are involved in the deal.
