Awqaf Minister signs 1447 AH pilgrims' arrangements pact with Saudi Minister of Hajj

Jeddah: Minister of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs HE Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanem, and Minister of Hajj and Umrah of the sisterly Kingdom of...

Jeddah: Minister of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs HE Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanem, and Minister of Hajj and Umrah of the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia HE Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al Rabiah, signed in Jeddah on Sunday a pact to regulate the arrangements for Qatar's pilgrims for 1447 AH, as part of the joint coordination between both ministries and the early preparations for the upcoming pilgrimage season.

The agreement intends to reinforce collaboration and joint coordination for facilitating the entry and exit of Qatar's pilgrims through all ports, streamlining their procedures while they're inside the Kingdom, in addition to backing the Qatari Hajj Affairs Office's efforts in providing top-notch services in the areas of transportation, accommodation, and the pilgrims' move to the Holy Sites, ensuring an easy and tranquil performance of Hajj rites.

The signing took place as part of the participation of HE Al Ghanem in the 5th Hajj and Umrah Services Conference and Exhibition, themed "From Makkah to the World", patronized by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Organized by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, in partnership with the Pilgrim Experience Program, the two events are held from Nov. 9 to 12, with the participation of over 270 local and global entities, alongside 225 speakers. The events convene nearly 80 panel discussions and 60 professional workshops.

During the meeting, both ministers discussed a raft of regulatory and service themes that constitute a priority in Awqaf's plans for the upcoming period, foremost of which is advancing services in the Holy Sites and connecting them with the projects of optimizing logistics and infrastructure supportive for pilgrims.