Ministry of Hajj and Umrah (Saudi Arabia)

Saudi Arabia: Thousands of Employees Harnessed to Serve Hajj Pilgrims

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Monday, June 26, 2023

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The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has concluded planning for the massive coordination work it launched in the beginning of June 2023 in preparation for the upcoming Hajj season, which officially commences on the Day of Arafat.

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The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has concluded planning for the massive coordination work it launched in the beginning of June 2023 in preparation for the upcoming Hajj season, which officially commences on the Day of Arafat.
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The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah administers and monitors the work of more than 250,000 employees during the Hajj season (Photo: AETOSWire)
The Ministry’s operations include supervising and directing more than 250,000 employees from 47 different government and private sector agencies, who work in line with assigned roles and predetermined missions during the Hajj season.
The Ministry of Hajj is fulfilling the role it has been embracing for the past 50 years since 1972, during which it provided more than 95 million pilgrims with comfort and safety while embarking on their spiritual journey in the Kingdom.
Since 1993, the Hajj and Umrah Training Center has been coaching cadres and volunteers who wish to offer services to visitors of the holy sites, while the center managed to train at least 91,000 workers for the current Hajj season.

Millions of pilgrims eager to witness traditional Saudi welcoming culture

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Friday, June 23, 2023

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MECCA, Saudi Arabia, June 23, 2023 The people of Saudi Arabia believe that hospitality is one of the main deep-rooted values in their culture which was passed on by many generations over hundreds of years, a fact that is not left unnoticed by millions of pilgrims who come to the Kingdom every year to perform Hajj rituals.

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MECCA, Saudi Arabia, June 23, 2023 The people of Saudi Arabia believe that hospitality is one of the main deep-rooted values in their culture which was passed on by many generations over hundreds of years, a fact that is not left unnoticed by millions of pilgrims who come to the Kingdom every year to perform Hajj rituals.
The welcoming culture of Saudi Arabia reflects a unique value on every aspect of Hajj, as pilgrims coming from about 193 countries are dubbed "the guests of Allah" whose presence on Saudi lands is cherished by the authorities who launched a specific service program, in line with the Saudi 2030 Vision, to provide an opportunity for more Muslims to perform both Hajj and Umrah to the best of their abilities.
A few months ago, the Saudi Ministry of Culture celebrated its 2022 Year of Saudi Coffee initiative, which features the famous drink as the official hospitality beverage according to customs and traditions, and comes as an important element of Saudi Arabia's rich culture for offering deep connotations of generosity, hospitality, and cultural diversity.
Furthermore, the Kingdom's Tourism Authority announced that Saudi Arabia had received 62 million tourist visits in 2022, with 29.5 million visits coming from abroad, which only indicates how tourists enjoy a good experience when interacting with the hospitable Saudi society.

Saudi Arabia's strategic plans to safeguard food security for pilgrims

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

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MECCA, Saudi Arabia, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Saudi Arabia has successfully managed to achieve an excellent status in the framework of realizing self-sufficiency for several necessary food products before taking up the task of securing food for millions of visiting pilgrims coming from different countries of the world.

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MECCA, Saudi Arabia, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Saudi Arabia has successfully managed to achieve an excellent status in the framework of realizing self-sufficiency for several necessary food products before taking up the task of securing food for millions of visiting pilgrims coming from different countries of the world.
According to the head of catering in Mecca, products from 1,294 food factories in Saudi Arabia will secure more than 120 million meals for at least 2 million pilgrims in six days under the supervision of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.
Saudi Arabia's strategy to achieve food security involves 11 programs, including the Saudi Agricultural Investment Abroad Program, with the Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company (SALIC) completing a 4.65-billion-riyal acquisition of 35.43 percent of the Singaporean Olam Agri company in December 2022, in addition to the acquisition of two meat processing factories in Australia.
Furthermore, water security also occupies a place on the strategic agenda of the Kingdom, who currently engages in massive seawater desalination projects and the operation and management of 563 dams, while it plans to build 1,000 new dams to enhance the utilization of rainwater.

Saudi Arabia's strategic plans to safeguard food security for pilgrims

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

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MECCA, Saudi Arabia, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Saudi Arabia has successfully managed to achieve an excellent status in the framework of realizing self-sufficiency for several necessary food products before taking up the task of securing food for millions of visiting pilgrims coming from different countries of the world.

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MECCA, Saudi Arabia, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Saudi Arabia has successfully managed to achieve an excellent status in the framework of realizing self-sufficiency for several necessary food products before taking up the task of securing food for millions of visiting pilgrims coming from different countries of the world.
According to the head of catering in Mecca, products from 1,294 food factories in Saudi Arabia will secure more than 120 million meals for at least 2 million pilgrims in six days under the supervision of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.
Saudi Arabia's strategy to achieve food security involves 11 programs, including the Saudi Agricultural Investment Abroad Program, with the Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company (SALIC) completing a 4.65-billion-riyal acquisition of 35.43 percent of the Singaporean Olam Agri company in December 2022, in addition to the acquisition of two meat processing factories in Australia.
Furthermore, water security also occupies a place on the strategic agenda of the Kingdom, who currently engages in massive seawater desalination projects and the operation and management of 563 dams, while it plans to build 1,000 new dams to enhance the utilization of rainwater.

Saudi Arabia's strategic plans to safeguard food security for pilgrims

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Monday, June 19, 2023

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MECCA, Saudi Arabia, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Saudi Arabia has successfully managed to achieve an excellent status in the framework of realizing self-sufficiency for several necessary food products before taking up the task of securing food for millions of visiting pilgrims coming from different countries of the world.

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MECCA, Saudi Arabia, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Saudi Arabia has successfully managed to achieve an excellent status in the framework of realizing self-sufficiency for several necessary food products before taking up the task of securing food for millions of visiting pilgrims coming from different countries of the world.
According to the head of catering in Mecca, products from 1,294 food factories in Saudi Arabia will secure more than 120 million meals for at least 2 million pilgrims in six days under the supervision of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.
Saudi Arabia's strategy to achieve food security involves 11 programs, including the Saudi Agricultural Investment Abroad Program, with the Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company (SALIC) completing a 4.65-billion-riyal acquisition of 35.43 percent of the Singaporean Olam Agri company in December 2022, in addition to the acquisition of two meat processing factories in Australia.
Furthermore, water security also occupies a place on the strategic agenda of the Kingdom, who currently engages in massive seawater desalination projects and the operation and management of 563 dams, while it plans to build 1,000 new dams to enhance the utilization of rainwater.

Saudi Arabia's strategic plans to safeguard food security for pilgrims

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Monday, June 19, 2023

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MECCA, Saudi Arabia, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Saudi Arabia has successfully managed to achieve an excellent status in the framework of realizing self-sufficiency for several necessary food products before taking up the task of securing food for millions of visiting pilgrims coming from different countries of the world.

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MECCA, Saudi Arabia, June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Saudi Arabia has successfully managed to achieve an excellent status in the framework of realizing self-sufficiency for several necessary food products before taking up the task of securing food for millions of visiting pilgrims coming from different countries of the world.
According to the head of catering in Mecca, products from 1,294 food factories in Saudi Arabia will secure more than 120 million meals for at least 2 million pilgrims in six days under the supervision of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.
Saudi Arabia's strategy to achieve food security involves 11 programs, including the Saudi Agricultural Investment Abroad Program, with the Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Company (SALIC) completing a 4.65-billion-riyal acquisition of 35.43 percent of the Singaporean Olam Agri company in December 2022, in addition to the acquisition of two meat processing factories in Australia.
Furthermore, water security also occupies a place on the strategic agenda of the Kingdom, who currently engages in massive seawater desalination projects and the operation and management of 563 dams, while it plans to build 1,000 new dams to enhance the utilization of rainwater.

Hajj service provider Tawafa companies to make unprecedented leaps in 2023

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

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MECCA, Saudi Arabia, June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tawafa companies are witnessing this year a paradigm shift, especially during Hajj season.

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MECCA, Saudi Arabia, June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Tawafa companies are witnessing this year a paradigm shift, especially during Hajj season.
The nine main companies are expecting to receive this year more than 1.3 million pilgrims.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and the Coordinating Council of Arbab al-Tawaif Establishments developed a strategic plan to attain definite success during Hajj season 2023.
A total of 600 group leaders in Tawafa companies acquired training and qualifying courses in the pilgrims' countries of origins before arriving Saudi Arabia.

Hajj Ministry: Digital Transformation and Safe Cyber Environment

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Sunday, June 11, 2023

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Hence, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah provides more than 121 e-services for more than 30 million people inside Saudi Arabia, besides millions performing Hajj and Umrah from different countries.

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Hence, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah provides more than 121 e-services for more than 30 million people inside Saudi Arabia, besides millions performing Hajj and Umrah from different countries.
The Ministry guarantees cyber security to protect the pilgrims' data and information against different attacks.
According to WASEDA Japanese index, this data shows a great leap by Saudi Arabia, especially the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, which ranks 8th among 217 government entities in the Saudi 10th Digital Transformation Measurement Index for 2022.
The hardest task, while providing e-services, lies in finding a safe cyber environment for the pilgrims' data, which Saudi Arabia ensures via the efforts of National Cyber-Security Authority, which carried out a cyber-security exercise for Hajj season 2023, on May 28th.

Hajj Ministry: Digital Transformation and Safe Cyber Environment

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Sunday, June 11, 2023

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Hence, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah provides more than 121 e-services for more than 30 million people inside Saudi Arabia, besides millions performing Hajj and Umrah from different countries.

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Hence, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah provides more than 121 e-services for more than 30 million people inside Saudi Arabia, besides millions performing Hajj and Umrah from different countries.
The Ministry guarantees cyber security to protect the pilgrims' data and information against different attacks.
According to WASEDA Japanese index, this data shows a great leap by Saudi Arabia, especially the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, which ranks 8th among 217 government entities in the Saudi 10th Digital Transformation Measurement Index for 2022.
The hardest task, while providing e-services, lies in finding a safe cyber environment for the pilgrims' data, which Saudi Arabia ensures via the efforts of National Cyber-Security Authority, which carried out a cyber-security exercise for Hajj season 2023, on May 28th.

SAUDIA Group Allocates Over One Million and 200 Thousand Seats for Pilgrims During Hajj Season 2023

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Monday, May 15, 2023

Emphasizing its commitment to joining efforts with government entities to serve pilgrims

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Jeddah, Saudi Arabia--(Newsfile Corp. - May 15, 2023) - SAUDIA Group - Saudi Airlines, flyadeal, and Saudi Private Aviation - have announced its operational plan for Hajj season 2023, allocating over one million and 200 thousand seats for pilgrims from all over the world.
In addition, SAUDIA Group aims to achieve operational efficiency while fully complying with safety standards, which are its top priorities.
Therefore, SAUDIA Group has been working to train all front-line employees in the areas of Hajj protocol, crowd management, dealing with crises and responding to emergency plans.
SAUDIA Group has also expanded its Hajj season plan activities to include sharing awareness messages to pilgrims in their languages through the official means in their countries, Hajj missions, Hajj organisations present in Makkah and Madinah, and across Hajj residences.