Saudi Gazette report
JEDDAH — The Hajj and Umrah Minister Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah has concluded his official visit to Jordan by holding extensive meetings with a number of officials in the sectors related to serving the pilgrims in the Jordanian government.
During the meetings, the minister discussed facilitating the arrival of pilgrims to Makkah and Madinah, in order to achieve the goals of Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 programs.
Dr. Al-Rabiah stressed that the Kingdom welcomes all pilgrims coming from Jordan.
He noted that the visit came under the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and the Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed Bin Salman, in confirmation of the keenness of the Saudi government to provide the opportunity for Muslims around the world to visit the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, and to provide them with the best facilities.
The Saudi government is represented by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and all sectors of the system of serving the Guests of God.
The discussions between the two sides also focused on developing land entry ports between the two kingdoms, especially after statistics witnessed an increase in the number of pilgrims coming from Jordan in 2023 by 50% compared to 2022.
The minister’s visit witnessed the inauguration of the introductory “Nusk” exhibition and platform in the capital, Amman.
Dr. Al-Rabiah, during his conversation in Amman with representatives of the private sector, reviewed the features and services provided by the platform and the leap it made in serving Hajj pilgrims and Umrah performers.