Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has completed a series of preparatory meetings with pilgrim affairs offices from 78 countries as part of early preparations for Hajj 1448 AH. The meetings reviewed operational plans, arrangements, requirements and schedules ahead of pilgrims’ arrival in the Kingdom.
According to a Saudi Press Agency report, discussions examined progress against the season’s timetable, comprehensive package procedures and contracts with accredited service providers. They also covered accommodation, transport, catering, pilgrim movement, awareness and guidance programmes, and regulations governing Hajj operations.
The ministry said the meetings formed part of an early coordination process with pilgrim affairs offices to monitor readiness, identify and address challenges, and define responsibilities and deadlines for each preparation stage.
Contracts and arrangements for overseas pilgrims are completed through the electronic track system, which provides more than 500 digital services and integrates with over 80 government and operational entities and more than 5,000 service providers.
The system enables contracts to be documented and coordination among pilgrim affairs offices, service providers and relevant authorities as part of operational preparations.
Preparations for Hajj 1448 AH began on 12 Dhu Al-Hijjah 1447 AH, when pilgrim affairs offices received the preparation document and timetable for the new season. This was followed by an assessment of the previous season, identification of improvement opportunities and coordination with relevant authorities.
The preparation document sets out the stages, roles, responsibilities and approved deadlines, enabling progress to be monitored against the established schedule.
