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Saudi Gazette
06-05-2025
- Saudi Gazette
First group of Hajj pilgrims from China lands in Madinah
Saudi Gazette report RIYADH — The Passports Directorate at Prince Muhammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah received on Tuesday the first group of pilgrims who arrived from China to perform Hajj this year. The directorate has completed their entry procedures in a smooth and easier manner. The directorate confirmed that it is mobilizing all its capabilities to facilitate the entry procedures for pilgrims by supporting its platforms at ports with the latest technical equipment, staffed by qualified personnel who speak the languages of the pilgrims. The Passports Directorate has announced its readiness to complete the procedures for pilgrims for this year's Hajj season through international air, land, and sea ports.
Leaders
02-05-2025
- Leaders
1st Group of Indonesian Pilgrims Departs for Saudi Arabia via Makkah Route Initiative
The first group of Indonesian pilgrims benefiting from the Makkah Route Initiative departed today from Adisumarmo International Airport in Solo, Indonesia, bound for Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in the Madinah Region of Saudi Arabia. The Makkah Route Initiative streamlines the travel process for pilgrims by handling visa issuance electronically, collecting biometric data, and completing all travel procedures at the departure airport. This includes health checks and the coding and sorting of luggage in line with transportation and accommodation plans in the Kingdom. Related Topics: Hajj 2025: First Batch of Thai Pilgrims Arrives at Madinah Saudi Arabia Urges Pilgrims to Save Water during Ramadan Passports Directorate Welcomes Umrah Pilgrims during Ramadan Grand Mosque Serves 400 Liters of Saudi Coffee Daily to Pilgrims in Ramadan Short link : Post Views: 3 Related Stories
Zawya
07-04-2025
- Zawya
15,135 decisions taken to penalize Saudis and expats for violations
RIYADH — As many as 15,135 administrative decisions were taken against Saudi citizens and expatriates for violating residency, labor, and border security laws during the month of Ramadan, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The decisions were taken by the General Directorate of Passports, through its administrative committees in various regional passport departments across the Kingdom. Penalties against the violators will include imprisonment, fines, and deportation of expatriates. The Passports Directorate urged all citizens and expatriates including business owners and individuals, that they should not transport, employ, or shelter violators of residency, labor, and border security regulations, or hide them, or provide them with any means of assistance in finding employment, housing, or transportation. The directorate called for cooperation and reporting violators of residency, labor, and border security regulations by calling over the phone number 911 in Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, and 999 in the rest of the regions in the Kingdom. © Copyright 2022 The Saudi Gazette. All Rights Reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Gulf Insider
07-04-2025
- Gulf Insider
15,135 Decisions Taken to Penalize Saudis and Expats for Violations
As many as 15,135 administrative decisions were taken against Saudi citizens and expatriates for violating residency, labor, and border security laws during the month of Ramadan, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The decisions were taken by the General Directorate of Passports, through its administrative committees in various regional passport departments across the Kingdom. Penalties against the violators will include imprisonment, fines, and deportation of expatriates. The Passports Directorate urged all citizens and expatriates including business owners and individuals, that they should not transport, employ, or shelter violators of residency, labor, and border security regulations, or hide them, or provide them with any means of assistance in finding employment, housing, or transportation. The directorate called for cooperation and reporting violators of residency, labor, and border security regulations by calling over the phone number 911 in Makkah, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province, and 999 in the rest of the regions in the Kingdom. Also read: Saudi Crown Prince Orders Real Estate Reforms, Caps Land Prices To Stabilise Riyadh Market
Leaders
01-03-2025
- Leaders
Passports Directorate Welcomes Umrah Pilgrims during Ramadan
The General Directorate of Passports has announced its readiness to welcome Umrah pilgrims and guests of Allah during Ramadan 2025, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The Passports Directorate is currently serving pilgrims at all international ports across the Kingdom. The officials are facilitating the pilgrimage procedures and providing them with seamless services from their arrival to Saudi Arabia until the moment they leave the Kingdom. Passports Directorate Welcomes Umrah Pilgrims during Ramadan Crucially, the directorate has supported all passport halls at the ports with qualified human cadres and modern technical devices to ensure smooth procedures. In this context, it noted the importance of adhering to the regulations and instructions of the Saudi authorities throughout pilgrims' journeys. Passports Directorate Welcomes Umrah Pilgrims during Ramadan Related Topics: Passports Directorate Opens New Office at Qasr Al-Hukm Station in Riyadh Saudi Passports Directorate Launches 4 New Services at Absher Forum 2024 Saudi Passports Directorate Ready to Welcome Umrah Pilgrims Short link : Post Views: 84 Related Stories
