Minister of Endowments and Saudi Minister of Hajj Sign Hajj Affairs Agreement for 1446 AH

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Jeddah: HE Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanem and HE Minister of Hajj and Umrah of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al Rabiah signed an agreement in Jeddah to arrange Hajj affairs for 1446 AH, marking early preparations for the Hajj season for the current year.

According to Qatar News Agency, the agreement aims to enhance cooperation frameworks to facilitate the entry and exit of pilgrims from the State of Qatar to the Kingdom through all ports. It also focuses on coordination between the two sides in various fields, enabling the Office of Hajj Affairs of the State of Qatar to provide optimal services in transportation, food, housing, and at the holy sites. The agreement is designed to ensure that pilgrims can perform the ritual with ease and peace of mind.

HE the Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs commended the enhanced services provided by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, which aim to simplify the experience for the pilgrims of the Sacred House of Allah. He emphasized the ongoing coordination with the Hajj and Umrah Affairs Administration to offer quality services to pilgrims and Umrah performers from the State of Qatar, reaffirming the leadership’s commitment to ensuring the utmost comfort for the country’s pilgrims.

HE Ghanem bin Shaheen Al Ghanim highlighted that the 2025 Hajj Conference and Exhibition provides an opportunity to showcase qualitative projects, initiatives, and innovative ideas, introducing the latest technologies and services offered to pilgrims from all Hajj and Umrah Affairs offices. These efforts reflect the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s continuous development of infrastructure at the holy sites and its achievements in the Hajj and Umrah sector, aimed at streamlining procedures and enhancing the pilgrimage experience.

The signing of the agreement occurred during the official visit of HE the Minister of Endowments and Islamic Affairs and the participating delegation to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to attend the fourth edition of the Hajj Conference and Exhibition. The event, held under the slogan “The Road to the Nusuk,” is under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and organized by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in partnership with the Guests of the Most Gracious Service Program.

The conference will take place over four days, from January 13 to 16, with participation from 80 Hajj and Umrah offices from various countries worldwide.

The signing ceremony was attended by Ali Sultan Al Musaifri, Deputy Head of the Qatari Hajj Mission and Director of the Hajj and Umrah Affairs Department.