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King Salman sends verbal message to South African president

Royal Court Advisor Ahmed Kattan, on a visit to South Africa, has conveyed a verbal message from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, concerning bilateral relations and ways to enhance mutual cooperation.

Performance level of Umrah companies will be evaluated on a quarterly basis

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah confirmed that the performance level of Umrah companies and establishments will be evaluated on a quarterly basis according to several criteria.

96% jump in passengers on Haramain Railway this Hajj compared to last year

The Saudi Railway Company (SAR) has said the number of passengers using the Haramain High-Speed Railway during Hajj 2023 reached over 750,000, with an increase of 96% compared to the same period in 2022.

Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announce start of Umrah season

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the start of the Umrah season. The Ministry said that citizens and residents of Saudi Arabia, as well as citizens of the GCC countries and the residents who are living there can now issue the necessary permits through the Nusuk or Tawakkalna applications.

77% of Saudis wish to volunteer in Hajj

Also 77% of the citizens have shown their strong desire to volunteer in Hajj in order to serve the pilgrims, or wishing for their children to take to volunteering. While 16% of citizens have a medium desire to do so.