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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
Leaders
01-05-2025
- Leaders
Hajj 2025: First Batch of Thai Pilgrims Arrives at Madinah
Saudi Arabia has welcomed the first flight of Thai pilgrims at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah, according to the Saudi Press Agency. Upon their arrival at the airport, the Passports Department has facilitated their entry procedures and provided them with seamless services. Thai Pilgrims The department emphasized that it has been harnessing all its capabilities to facilitate entry procedures for pilgrims by supporting the international air, land and sea port platforms with the latest technical devices operated by experts and qualified teams. Saudi Arabia has been ramping up preparations for Hajj 2025 with major infrastructure and service upgrades, according to Gulf News. The Central Hajj Committee has held a meeting to evaluate the readiness of facilities and services for pilgrims during Ramadan and the upcoming Hajj season. Thai Pilgrims In coordination with 43 government agencies, the plan aims to foster safety, streamline logistics, and provide efficient crisis management during 2025 season. Crucially, Kidana Company showcased its development projects for Hajj 2025 during the meeting. The company seeks to provide pilgrims with seamless services through a series of advanced projects, as follows: Shading and cooling pedestrian pathways at the holy sites of Mina and Arafat A heat mitigation project around Namirah Mosque The installation of two-story toilet complexes to accommodate growing pilgrim numbers Thai Pilgrims Furthermore, the meeting discussed various plans designed to ensure the safety and comfort of pilgrims, as follows: Replacing concrete stairs with electric escalators in elevated areas Increasing tree planting and vegetation cover at Jabal Al Rahmah Adding more pressure boxes in Mina to boost infrastructure resilience Thai Pilgrims Related Topics: Hajj 2025: First Batch of Malaysian Pilgrims Heads to Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia Urges Pilgrims to Save Water during Ramadan Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia Expects 179,000 Pakistani Pilgrims Short link : Post Views: 66 Related Stories
Trade Arabia
09-04-2025
- Business
- Trade Arabia
Matarat reports 6.8m passengers at four Saudi airports during Umrah
Matarat Holding Company announced that over 6.8 million passengers and Umrah performers passed through four Saudi airports during the peak Umrah season of 1446 AH, from the first of Ramadan until the seventh of Shawwal, reported SPA. This included King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah, Prince Abdulmohsen bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Yanbu, and Taif International Airport. The passenger traffic was distributed across international flights, with over 4.6 million passengers, including arrivals and departures, while the number of passengers on domestic flights reached 2.1 million. Matarat Holding Company continues its efforts in coordination with relevant authorities to ensure smooth passenger movement by increasing field teams, supporting operational staff, and enhancing passenger services within the terminals.
Arab News
07-04-2025
- Business
- Arab News
Hajj, Umrah firms face penalties for failing to report overstays
RIYADH: The Ministry of Interior has emphasized that Hajj and Umrah service companies and establishments must strictly adhere to all relevant regulations and instructions in Saudi Arabia. The ministry said that financial penalties will be imposed on any company or establishment serving pilgrims and Umrah performers that delays reporting individuals who remain in the Kingdom beyond their authorized stay to the relevant authorities. Penalties can reach SR100,000 ($26,600) and will be multiplied based on the number of individuals who violate their departure deadlines, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday. On Monday, Matarat Holding Co. announced that more than 6.8 million passengers and Umrah performers passed through four Saudi airports from the first of Ramadan until the seventh of Shawwal. These included King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah, Prince Abdulmohsen bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Yanbu, and Taif International Airport. Passenger traffic was split between international flights, with over 4.6 million passengers, including arrivals and departures, and 2.1 million passengers on domestic flights.
Zawya
07-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Matarat Holding reports over 6.8mln passengers passed through 4 Saudi Airports during peak Umrah season
Riyadh: Matarat Holding Company announced that over 6.8 million passengers and Umrah performers passed through four Saudi airports during the peak Umrah season of 1446 AH, from the first of Ramadan until the seventh of Shawwal. This included King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah, Prince Abdulmohsen bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Yanbu, and Taif International Airport. The passenger traffic was distributed across international flights, with over 4.6 million passengers, including arrivals and departures, while the number of passengers on domestic flights reached 2.1 million. Matarat Holding Company continues its efforts in coordination with relevant authorities to ensure smooth passenger movement by increasing field teams, supporting operational staff, and enhancing passenger services within the terminals.
