Saudi Arabia Prepares for Iraqi Hajj Pilgrims at Jadidat Arar Port
Saudi authorities mobilize capabilities to provide health, security, organizational, and logistical services for pilgrims.
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has welcomed the first groups of Iraqi Hajj pilgrims arriving at the Jadidat Arar border crossing in the Northern Borders region.
The event took place under the supervision of Prince Faisal bin Khalid bin Sultan, who oversaw the smooth and efficient completion of pilgrims' entry procedures.
The Saudi Press Agency reported that government entities provided integrated services to ensure orderly movement and swift processing at the border crossing.
Saudi authorities are exerting efforts to serve pilgrims by offering health, security, organizational, and logistical services in accordance with the leadership's directives.
This aims to allow pilgrims to perform their religious rituals effortlessly and with peace of mind.
The General Directorate of Passports affirmed its readiness for this year's Hajj season, highlighting the use of advanced technologies at international ports (air, land, and sea) to facilitate entry procedures.
Qualified personnel proficient in multiple languages are operating these platforms to cater to pilgrims' needs.
The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority has completed early preparations at Jadidat Arar Port through a comprehensive customs service system.
This aims to streamline entry procedures for pilgrims arriving from Iraq.
The Hajj terminal at the crossing spans over 9,000 square meters and can accommodate more than 20,000 pilgrims as well as over 400 buses per day, according to reports.
The authority has allocated a total of 94 passport counters and 13 designated inspection areas for enhanced service quality.
Additionally, health services are provided by the Ministry of Health and relevant security sectors to ensure integrated efforts.
The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority's operational plan for the Hajj season at all land, sea, and air customs ports focuses on delivering the highest level of customs services to pilgrims, in line with directives that emphasize facilitating entry and providing comprehensive services from arrival until departure.
The event took place under the supervision of Prince Faisal bin Khalid bin Sultan, who oversaw the smooth and efficient completion of pilgrims' entry procedures.
The Saudi Press Agency reported that government entities provided integrated services to ensure orderly movement and swift processing at the border crossing.
Saudi authorities are exerting efforts to serve pilgrims by offering health, security, organizational, and logistical services in accordance with the leadership's directives.
This aims to allow pilgrims to perform their religious rituals effortlessly and with peace of mind.
The General Directorate of Passports affirmed its readiness for this year's Hajj season, highlighting the use of advanced technologies at international ports (air, land, and sea) to facilitate entry procedures.
Qualified personnel proficient in multiple languages are operating these platforms to cater to pilgrims' needs.
The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority has completed early preparations at Jadidat Arar Port through a comprehensive customs service system.
This aims to streamline entry procedures for pilgrims arriving from Iraq.
The Hajj terminal at the crossing spans over 9,000 square meters and can accommodate more than 20,000 pilgrims as well as over 400 buses per day, according to reports.
The authority has allocated a total of 94 passport counters and 13 designated inspection areas for enhanced service quality.
Additionally, health services are provided by the Ministry of Health and relevant security sectors to ensure integrated efforts.
The Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority's operational plan for the Hajj season at all land, sea, and air customs ports focuses on delivering the highest level of customs services to pilgrims, in line with directives that emphasize facilitating entry and providing comprehensive services from arrival until departure.
