Saudi Hajj Ministry update on the gradual return of Umrah

Saudi Hajj Ministry update on the gradual return of Umrah. The Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Muhammad Saleh Benten, confirmed that in the stages of the gradual return to Umrah and the visit, they will rely on technical solutions that enable companies and institutions to market services globally and locally, during his speech at the second virtual forum to enrich the experience of pilgrims.

Saudi Hajj Ministry update on the gradual return of Umrah

For his part, the Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah stated that the Hajj and Umrah system is not limited to the basic services that are provided to the pilgrims, as there is a huge content of services that can be provided by the private sector, such as support, logistical and other services, which will have a major role in achieving the goals Vision.

He added: Mergers and acquisitions in the Umrah sector will significantly reduce operational costs and contribute to increasing operating efficiency and diversification of services provided with the increase in assets and financial capabilities.

The Minister of Hajj affirmed that the return will be through technical solutions that enable companies and institutions to develop their services, and these solutions are represented in the implementation of “Umrah.”

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He continued, “And here comes the role of the Umrah institutions and companies to market the programs to citizens or those coming from outside the Kingdom.”

The Minister of Hajj and Umrah indicated that there will be more than 30 local and international companies that can be dealt with, pointing to the provision of an electronic pathway for these companies to be able to provide and follow up services for pilgrims. Indicating that the first transformation card is to serve visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque from home and abroad.

The minister affirmed that the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is standing with the investors and workers in this sector. Especially at this stage and in the stage of institutional transformation, which will make Umrah companies and institutions strong economic entities with high-quality specialized services, according to the “Mubasher” website.

He pointed out that Umrah companies serve about 16 million pilgrims from inside, including citizens and residents, citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and outside Umrah performers.

And the minister added, “We aspire to serve 30 million pilgrims annually by 2030.”

Source: Al Arabiya, 2020