Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah called on Hajj affairs offices to complete contracting procedures for pilgrim services before the 15th of Rajab 1447 AH, saying that early readiness ensures the provision of distinguished services during the upcoming Hajj season.
Al-Rabiah commended the efforts of the offices that completed their contracts early and contributed to the success of the last Hajj season, and stressed the importance of continued coordination and completing preparations in the coming period, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
He outlined a set of organizational procedures that must be adhered to in the coming period, most notably:
Finalizing contracts for camp services before 15 Rajab, and for accommodation services in Makkah and Madinah before 13 Sha'ban.
Submitting Hajj visas for issuance before the first of Shawwal, with no extension beyond these deadlines, while raising public awareness that Hajj may only be performed with an official permit.
Disseminating awareness messages in coordination between ministries and offices, to protect pilgrims from any exploitation or deception.
Requiring a health fitness (Istita'a) certificate as a basic condition for visa issuance, to be signed by the head of the office and the head of the medical mission, with no visa issued until the certificate has been approved electronically via the "Masar" platform.
Payment for Hady and sacrificial animals is to be made only through Hajj affairs offices and via the Kingdom's Project for the Utilization of Hady and Adahi, with any dealings with unauthorized entities prohibited.
Emphasizing that the Nusuk card is required to enter the Grand Mosque in Makkah or the holy sites.
Entering the data of administrative, medical and media staff starting today, and completing their upload before 1 Rajab.
Completing the appointment of airlines and booking time slots for transporting pilgrims before 15 Rajab.
Conducting all financial and administrative transactions via the Nusuk Masar platform.
This came during a meeting held by Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah on the sidelines of the fifth edition of the Hajj Conference and Exhibition, the semi-annual meeting with heads of Hajj affairs offices, attended by more than 100 ministers, muftis and heads of Hajj affairs offices from countries of the Islamic world, to follow up on preparations for the 1447 AH Hajj season and discuss updates on regulations and operational procedures related to serving the Guests of God.
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