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Saudi Gazette
11 hours ago
- Saudi Gazette
Passports Directorate facilitates pilgrims' departure through all international ports
Saudi Gazette report MAKKAH — The General Directorate of Passports affirmed its readiness to finalize pilgrims' departure procedures for the current Hajj season at various Saudi international air, land, and sea entry and exit points, and to facilitate their travel. The directorate stated that it has mobilized its personnel and technologies, supported by modern security systems, to implement this phase of the Hajj plan and ensure pilgrims' smooth departure. Meanwhile, the government entities in the Madinah Region have begun seeing off pilgrims returning to their home countries via Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport, after performing Hajj this year with ease and tranquility. After performing Hajj, large numbers of pilgrims are arriving in Madinah to pray at the Prophet's Mosque and greet Prophet Muhammad and his two companions. A program has been implemented to facilitate their transfer from residences to the airport. The program is overseen by the Hajj and Visit Committee in the region and relevant entities to ensure the orderly and timely departure of flights to various destinations. The Madinah airport recorded tangible success during the pre-Hajj phase by receiving Hajj flights smoothly and efficiently. During the arrival period, the airport received 719,400 pilgrims, representing 49 percent of all air-arriving pilgrims to the Kingdom during this Hajj season. These pilgrims arrived on board 1,910 flights from 196 cities in 53 countries, operated by 65 airlines, starting from April 29. This volume accounted for 60 percent of all Hajj flights received by Saudi airports during the arrival phase.
Arab News
20-04-2025
- Health
- Arab News
Kingdom ensures health, safety for Hajj pilgrims
RIYADH: The Saudi Food and Drug Authority is implementing a comprehensive plan to ensure the safety of food, medicine, and medical products provided to pilgrims during the Hajj season. These efforts are being carried out under government directives, reflecting its commitment to serving pilgrims and ensuring their comfort and safety, the Saudi Press Agency reported. The authority will monitor and inspect products under its supervision at air, land, and sea ports of entry for pilgrims, the SPA added. It will also oversee food and pharmaceutical facilities and medical sites in Makkah and Madinah, as well as seasonal medical facilities affiliated with Hajj affairs offices, in coordination with the Ministry of Health. In addition, the authority will monitor products arriving via air freight from Hajj affairs offices at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah and Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah. Its initiatives during the Hajj season include field studies and awareness workshops for staff in approved food preparation kitchens to ensure compliance with health standards to provide safe meals to pilgrims, in collaboration with the municipalities of Makkah and Madinah. The authority will also deliver multilingual awareness messages and informational programs to pilgrims on food and drug safety, according to the SPA. The initiatives reflect the authority's ongoing efforts to deliver optimal regulatory services, enhance coordination with government agencies for a successful Hajj season, and reinforce the Kingdom's leadership in crowd management.
