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Economic Key
5 hours ago
- Economic Key
Alaa Mohdar, Five-Star Hajj Mutawwif, Begins Receiving Mina and Arafat
Saudi mutawwif Alaa Al-Din Mohdar, responsible for serving Egyptian pilgrims under the premium (5-star) tourism Hajj program, announced that the process of receiving the designated camps in Mina and Arafat has officially begun. He confirmed that preparations are underway in full compliance with the regulations set by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, as well as the guidelines issued by Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. Mohdar emphasized the strong cooperation between all relevant authorities in Saudi Arabia and Egypt, who are working tirelessly to ensure a successful Hajj season and to provide exceptional services to pilgrims. In a media statement, Mohdar revealed that this year's camps will feature pleasant surprises for pilgrims, including the introduction of new technologies and first-time services that mark a significant advancement in the field of mutawwif services and pilgrim care. These efforts align with the directives of the Saudi government and its commitment to ensuring the comfort, safety, and well-being of the guests of Allah. He noted that these initiatives are being closely monitored around the clock by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, in coordination with relevant Egyptian entities responsible for the 5-star Hajj category — particularly the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities and the Chamber of Tourism Companies. Mohdar also mentioned that several coordination meetings have been held between the Egyptian Chamber of Tourism Companies, Saudi service providers, and support centers, with the goal of ensuring the highest standard of service for Egyptian pilgrims. 'During these meetings, all concerns were addressed, and efforts were aligned to provide reliable catering, accommodation, and transportation services — ensuring a safe and successful Hajj season for Egyptian pilgrims,' he said. He concluded by extending his gratitude to all parties supporting pilgrim services, particularly the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. He also praised the collaboration between Egyptian tourism companies and Saudi service providers, stating that this partnership is a strong indicator of an outstanding and successful Hajj season for Egyptian pilgrims — especially those in the premium (5-star) programs. تم نسخ الرابط
Leaders
5 days ago
- Leaders
Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia Sets New Rules, Requirements, Key Changes
In order to ensure safety and order during Hajj 2025, Saudi Arabia has set new rules, strict deadlines, permit requirements, and penalties for non-compliance. Age Restrictions The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has banned children from accompanying pilgrims during Hajj 2025 season, Gulf News reported. The ministry indicated that the ban aims basically to protect children from every year's crowding during Hajj seasons. 'This measure is taken to ensure the safety and well-being of children and to avoid exposing them to any harm during the pilgrimage,' the ministry added. Hajj Priority The ministry also announced that priority for 2025 Hajj participation will be as always for those who have not performed the Hajj before. Permit Requirements Since April 23, 2025, entry into Makkah was restricted to individuals with valid permits. The Kingdom said that People could enter through city checkpoints if they carry one of the following: A permit to work at the holy sites, issued by authorized bodies A residency card showing Mecca as their registered city A valid Hajj permit obtained through official channels Visa Cut-offs Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah specified April 13 as the final date for Umrah entry to Saudi Arabia, according to Arab News. The ministry also designated April 29 as the final date for Umrah pilgrims to depart the Kingdom in order to intensify the Kingdom's preparations ahead of Hajj 2025. As a result, those who overstay beyond the specified deadlines shall face statutory penalties. In this context, the ministry advised pilgrims and Umrah companies to abide by regulations and instructions. Companies will have to pay an up to SR100,000 fine if they did not report those pilgrims who stay at the Kingdom after the end of their residency period. The authorities also advised all Hajj-related companies and establishments to strongly adhere to the Kingdom's Hajj and Umrah regulations and instructions. According to the statement, fines can reach up to SR100,000, and they vary depending on the number of pilgrims and Umrah performers who violate their departure dates. Apart from this, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Tourism has stressed that visit visa holders cannot perform Hajj 2025 according to the official regulations. Based on the new regulations, citizens, residents, and visitors who try to enter Mecca without valid Hajj permits will have to pay a SR10,000 fine. Furthermore, entering main religious sites such as the Holy City, the Central Haram Area, Mina, Arafat, Muzdalifah, Haramain Train Station in Rusayfah, and other Hajj-related locations like security control centers and temporary checkpoints requires a Hajj permit. Health Requirements Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Health has updated the health requirements for the 2025 Hajj season to ensure the health and safety of pilgrims. The new updates seek to boost preventive health, provide high-quality healthcare services, and enhance the efficiency of medical care. Therefore, they will provide guests of Allah with a safe and healthy environment to enjoy their spiritual journey and smoothly perform their rituals in the Holy Sites. Importantly, the updated requirements feature health fitness, vaccinations, preventive measures, and various general health guidelines for those coming to the Kingdom for Hajj or seasonal work in Hajj sites. Recently, the Ministry has also issued health requirements for pilgrims coming from outside the Kingdom to perform Hajj, visit the Prophet's Mosque, or both. Such requirements include mandatory medical guidelines and precautionary measures aimed at protecting public health. To review the ministry's health requirements, kindly visit the link below: Related Topics: Makkah's Hajj Gifts Ritual Exhibition Attracts over 25,000 Visitors Saudi Arabia Launches AI-Powered App for Hajj 2025 Saudi Arabia Unveils New App Showing Hajj Permits Digitally Short link : Post Views: 2
Barnama
7 days ago
- Climate
- Barnama
Haj Pilgrims Advised To Avoid Direct Exposure To Sunlight, Comply With 'Lockdown' In Arafah, Mina
From Nurliyana Farhah Ruslan MAKKAH, May 25 (Bernama) -- Malaysian pilgrims are advised to remain inside their tents and avoid direct exposure to sunlight, especially between 10 am and 4 pm, due to the extreme heat, which is expected to reach up to 50 degrees Celsius. Pilgrims Fund Board (Tabung Haji -TH) Head of the Malaysian Haj Delegation (KRH) Mohd Hisham Harun said this in line with the directives issued by the Saudi Arabian Ministry of Hajj and Umrah which recommended the implementation of a lockdown (restriction) of pilgrims' movements in the Arafah and Mina areas during peak heat hours as a preventive measure against the risk of heat stroke. "We received the instructions through the WhatsApp group of heads of haj delegations nationwide and also during my meeting with the Deputy Minister of International Relations, Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, Saudi Arabia, Dr Hassan Yahya Al-Manakhrah. "He emphasised that full cooperation be given to the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, Saudi Arabia, and the local operator, Masyarik, to ensure pilgrims remain in their tents and do not go out during the scorching hot weather," he said when met by the media after the Haj Officers' Gathering with KRH at the TH Headquarters here yesterday. He said the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah also recommended that pilgrims remain in their respective tents during the wukuf day and not go out to open areas, including the Namirah Mosque, to listen to the Arafah sermon. 'As an alternative measure, the Saudi Arabian authorities have requested that large screens be provided at the tent area for pilgrims to watch the live broadcast of the Arafah sermon,' he said. Meanwhile, Mohd Hisham also called on all haj officials to be physically, mentally and emotionally prepared to face the peak of the haj operations, especially during the movement of pilgrims to Arafah, Muzdalifah and Mina soon. 'TH's main focus is to ensure that all Malaysian pilgrims can perform their wukuf at Arafah. For pilgrims who are undergoing treatment, we will implement the 'safari wukuf' method, which is to take them on a bus to Arafah and the bus will stop there for at least one to two hours before returning to the treatment centre," he said.
Qatar Tribune
7 days ago
- Qatar Tribune
85% of preparations completed for Qatari pilgrim camps: Official
QNA Doha The Qatari Hajj Mission has revealed that approximately 85 percent of the preparations for the camps designated for pilgrims from the State of Qatar at the holy sites in Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah have been completed. This has been made in accordance with a pre-established operational plan developed to the highest standards and specifications to ensure quality and fulfill the needs of pilgrims, in full coordination with the competent authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Head of the Ritual Sites Unit at the Qatari Hajj Mission Issa Nasser Al Humaidi confirmed that preparations are rapidly afoot based on a precise timeline to ensure the accomplishment of all work before the beginning of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah, in pursuit of offering comfort and safety for pilgrims during their performance of the religious rites. Following the past Hajj season, the unit embarked on executing theplan through field trips to the holy sites, where coordination meetings were convened with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Al Humaidi said. He added that all camps have been outfitted with essential necessities to ensure the comfort and safety of pilgrimssuch asair-conditioned camps, toilets, ablution facilities, along with the ventilation and cooling systems, as well as the provision of catering services, electricity, and water supplies, while observing all aspects related to safety, security, and internal organisation. The unit is closely monitoring the equipment preparations onsite around the clock through professional teams deployed to the sites to ensure all facilities conform to the technical specifications and operate in full efficiency, Al Humaidi underlined. Al Humaidi stressed that the unit is honored to serve the pilgrims, affirming that it is a responsibility, and it is pleased to ensure the provision of all services and utilities based on the highest approved specifications. Coordination with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and the relevant entities in Saudi Arabia have been extremely productive, which streamlined all procedures, Al Humaidi highlighted, lauding the keenness of the Saudi brothers in providing the best services to pilgrims and ensuring their safety to perform the pilgrimage rites in a secure atmosphere. Additionally, Al Humaidi pointed out that the Qatari Hajj Mission is marshalling its full capacity and operating at peak coordination to ensure a comfortable and secure service environment for the nation's pilgrims. He urged all pilgrims to adhere to the directives of their respective campaigns and to cooperate with both administrative and on-site teams to guarantee the seamless and tranquil performance of the rites.
Qatar Tribune
7 days ago
- Qatar Tribune
85% of preparations completed for Qatari Hajj pilgrim camps in Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah
DOHA: The Qatari Hajj Mission has revealed that approximately 85 percent of the preparations for the camps designated for pilgrims from the State of Qatar at the holy sites in Mina, Arafat, and Muzdalifah have been completed. This has been made in accordance with a pre-established operational plan developed to the highest standards and specifications to ensure quality and fulfill the needs of all pilgrims, in full coordination with the competent authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Head of the Ritual Sites Unit at the Qatari Hajj Mission, Issa Nasser Al Humaidi, confirmed that preparations are rapidly afoot based on a precise timeline to ensure the accomplishment of all work before the beginning of the month of Dhu al-Hijjah, in pursuit of offering comfort and safety for pilgrims during their performance of the religious rites. Following the past Hajj season, the unit embarked on executing the work plan through field trips to the holy sites, where coordination meetings were convened with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Al Humaidi said. He added that all camps have been outfitted with essential necessities to ensure the comfort and safety of pilgrims, in terms of air-conditioned camps, toilets, ablution facilities, along with the ventilation and cooling systems, as well as the provision of catering services, electricity, and water supplies, while observing all aspects related to safety, security, and internal organization. The unitis closely monitoring the equipment preparations onsite around the clock through professional teams deployed to the sites to ensure all facilities conform to the technical specifications and operate in full efficiency, Al Humaidi underlined. Al Humaidi stressed that the unit is honored to serve the pilgrims, affirming that it is a responsibility, and it is pleased to ensure the provision of all services and utilities based on the highest approved specifications. Coordination with the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and the relevant entities in Saudi Arabia has been extremely productive, which streamlined all procedures, Al Humaidi highlighted, lauding the keenness of the Saudi brothers in providing the best services to pilgrims and ensuring their safety to perform the pilgrimage rites in a secure atmosphere. Additionally, Al Humaidi pointed out that the Qatari Hajj Mission is marshalling its full capacity and operating at peak coordination to ensure a comfortable and secure service environment for the nation's pilgrims. He urged all pilgrims to adhere to the directives of their respective campaigns and to cooperate with both administrative and on-site teams to guarantee the seamless and tranquil performance of the rites.
