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Ya Biladi
22-04-2025
- Ya Biladi
Moroccan pilgrims stranded in Jeddah due to long return delays
Since the beginning of April, Jeddah Airport has been in turmoil due to delays in return flights for Moroccan pilgrims, leaving hundreds stranded for extended periods under difficult conditions. This situation has been widely documented in videos circulating on social media. One of the latest videos shows a Moroccan woman expressing her frustration. «We have no money left, our medications have run out, and there's no food or drink. About 400 of us are here waiting to return to our country, and this is unacceptable», she said. These videos not only captured the suffering of those stuck in harsh conditions but also raised concerns about the fate of other pilgrims, especially those planning to perform Umrah. The Moroccan consulate steps in In this context, the Consulate General of the Kingdom of Morocco in Jeddah issued an official statement confirming that it is closely monitoring the situation. The consulate noted that it is coordinating with Moroccan authorities and the airline in question, Manasik Aviation, to arrange additional flights that will ensure the swift return of the pilgrims while safeguarding their safety and dignity. Speaking to Yabiladi, the Consul General of Morocco in Jeddah, Abdelilah Oudadas, expressed his frustration: «Why haven't travelers who used other airlines faced similar issues—only those who flew with this company? The reason is clear, and we've already mentioned it in our statement: the Saudi airline Manasik». He added that the company's «poor reputation» has led other countries to refuse working with it since its founding in 2021. However, some Moroccan travel agencies still chose to contract with it due to the low-cost offers it presented—making them partially responsible as well. The company does not operate its own fleet but instead relies on leased aircraft. Still, it scheduled flights from various Moroccan cities—unlike Royal Air Maroc or Saudia—in an effort to attract more pilgrims. «But they walked into a trap», the consul said. «Some pilgrims got stuck at the airport and missed their scheduled return. Manasik Aviation bears full responsibility for that», he stressed. «We took action against the airline: its owner was summoned by the Ministry of Hajj and Civil Aviation in our presence, but the explanations he offered were unconvincing. Despite our repeated warnings about the company's past issues with other countries, unfortunately, Moroccan agencies continued doing business with it». Despite the consulate's efforts to address the issue, the airline has not responded, unlike in previous cases where it issued explanations for delays. On April 11, the company did release a statement explaining a delay due to a sudden technical malfunction requiring aircraft maintenance. However, attempts by Yabiladi to reach the airline for comment on the current crisis have gone unanswered. This is not the first time the issue has sparked outrage. Earlier this month, new videos emerged showing pilgrims forced to sit on the floor of the airport in harsh conditions, further fueling public dissatisfaction and anger on social media. Many activists are calling for the companies responsible to take accountability for the pilgrims' difficult situation.
Leaders
06-03-2025
- Leaders
‘Tawakkalna' App Elevates Ramadan Worship with Comprehensive Services
The national Tawakkalna app enriches the Ramadan experience by providing a suite of religious services tailored to users' diverse worship needs. The app features a precise Qibla direction tool and keeps users updated on the imams of the Grand Mosque and the Prophet's Mosque, allowing them to follow prayers seamlessly. It also includes a digital Holy Quran for reading, along with a prayer timetable for different regions of the Kingdom, ensuring users stay informed about adhan, iqamah, and suhoor timings. For those looking to give back, Tawakkalna app integrates Ehsan services, enabling easy charitable donations in just a few steps. Users can also sponsor orphans, contributing to their stability and well-being. Additionally, the app's Manasik gateway streamlines the process of obtaining permits for Umrah and prayers at the Rawdah, offering a smooth and user-friendly booking experience. With more than 650 government services integrated into a single, secure platform, Tawakkalna app continues to enhance digital accessibility through collaboration with various government entities. Moreover, the app supports the well-being of citizens, residents, and visitors while aligning with Saudi Vision 2030. Related Topics : Tawakkalna App Revolutionizes Saudi Digital Transformation with Access to 600 Services Through Tawakkalna, SDAIA launches the Ihsan platform's donation service. Nusuk Introduces 2 New Booking Options for Praying at Al-Rawdah Al-Sharifah SDAIA, Ministry of Hajj Collaborate to Digitize Pilgrim Services Short link : Post Views: 22
Gulf Insider
06-03-2025
- General
- Gulf Insider
Tawakkalna Offers A Package Of Religious Services During Ramadan
The Tawakkalna application has introduced a package of religious services so as to enable the faithful to perform their worship in an easier way and meet their diverse religious requirements in the holy month of Ramadan. The application provides a service to determine the direction of the Qibla with high accuracy, and provides a service to know the imams of the Two Holy Mosques who lead night special prayers in the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah. The religious services package includes the Holy Qur'an service that allows users to read the Holy Qur'an; the service to know prayer times in various regions of the Kingdom, which allows users to know the times of the calls to prayer (adhan and iqamah) and the time of stop eating and drinking at dawn (imsak) to mark the beginning of fasting. The services also include a package of Ihsan services that facilitates the application users to make their charitable donations through the application with easy and simple steps, as well as to sponsor orphans and extend them with donations. The Manasik portal provided by the application allows viewing and issuing permits to perform Umrah and pray at the Rawdah Sharif in the Prophet's Mosque. The comprehensive national application Tawakkalna continues to provide services through digital integration and cooperation with various government agencies, and more than 650 government services in one secure and reliable application, thus contributing to improving the quality of life for citizens, residents and visitors to the Kingdom, in accordance with the Kingdom's Vision 2030.
Saudi Gazette
06-03-2025
- General
- Saudi Gazette
Tawakkalna offers a package of religious services during Ramadan
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Tawakkalna application has introduced a package of religious services so as to enable the faithful to perform their worship in an easier way and meet their diverse religious requirements in the holy month of Ramadan. The application provides a service to determine the direction of the Qibla with high accuracy, and provides a service to know the imams of the Two Holy Mosques who lead night special prayers in the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah. The religious services package includes the Holy Qur'an service that allows users to read the Holy Qur'an; the service to know prayer times in various regions of the Kingdom, which allows users to know the times of the calls to prayer (adhan and iqamah) and the time of stop eating and drinking at dawn (imsak) to mark the beginning of fasting. The services also include a package of Ihsan services that facilitates the application users to make their charitable donations through the application with easy and simple steps, as well as to sponsor orphans and extend them with donations. The Manasik portal provided by the application allows viewing and issuing permits to perform Umrah and pray at the Rawdah Sharif in the Prophet's Mosque. The comprehensive national application Tawakkalna continues to provide services through digital integration and cooperation with various government agencies, and more than 650 government services in one secure and reliable application, thus contributing to improving the quality of life for citizens, residents and visitors to the Kingdom, in accordance with the Kingdom's Vision 2030.
