Interior Minister Visits Makkah Route Initiative’s Hall at King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah

Saudi Minister of Interior and Supreme Hajj Committee Chairman Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz expressed his deep appreciation for the great support and unwavering attention given by the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, along with their continuous directives to provide all means necessary to serve the pilgrims and enable them to perform their rituals with ease and tranquility.

 His remarks came during a visit to the Makkah Route Initiative’s hall at King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah, accompanied by Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz.

 During the visit, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud was briefed on the key achievements of the Makkah Route Initiative, launched by the Ministry of Interior as part of the Pilgrim Experience Program under the Saudi Vision 2030.

 The initiative provides the highest level of service and convenience for pilgrims by completing their entry procedures into the Kingdom at airports in their home countries and transferring them directly upon arrival to their accommodations in Makkah and Madinah.

 Since its launch, the initiative has served over one million beneficiaries and has expanded to include 12 airports across 8 countries: Malaysia, Indonesia, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Morocco, Türkiye, Côte d’Ivoire, and the Maldives.