Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that more than 750,000 pilgrims from outside the Kingdom have completed registering their data via the "Nusuk Masar" platform, as part of the early preparation stage for issuing Hajj visas, while more than 30,000 pilgrims from direct Hajj countries have completed booking their packages, an indicator reflecting the accelerating pace of operational preparations for the 1447 AH Hajj season 4 months before it begins.
The ministry confirmed rapid progress in preparing the system of services provided to pilgrims from abroad, noting that contracts for services at the holy sites (Mashaer) are 100% complete, along with the completion of accommodation contracts in Makkah via the "Nusuk Masar" platform on 13 Shaaban, enhancing the readiness of the operational infrastructure to receive the Guests of Al-Rahman in accordance with the approved organizational plans, according to a post on the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah's account on X.
It also explained that more than 73 Hajj affairs offices have completed contracting for the basic packages via the platform, as part of organizing booking and contracting procedures for pilgrims from abroad, helping ease their journey from the registration stage until they reach the holy sites.
The ministry pointed to the allocation of more than 485 camps for pilgrims from abroad at the holy sites, as part of logistical preparations to accommodate pilgrims and provide them with the necessary services, while more than 240 camps in Mina have been handed over as part of the season's operational preparations plan.
It said that holy site camps have also been allocated to more than 73 Hajj affairs offices, reflecting the accelerating pace of organizational and technical preparations and keeping pace with the goals of developing the Hajj services system and improving the experience of the Guests of Al-Rahman, in line with ongoing efforts to raise the quality of services provided to pilgrims.
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