Saudi pilgrims reach 931,500 since season start
The article explains that the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia recorded 931,500 pilgrims who visited the Kingdom with Umrah visas since the start of the Umrah season on 15 Dhu al-Hijjah until the end of Muharram 1448 AH, representing a 22.5% increase over the previous year. The total number of pilgrims from outside the Kingdom exceeded 1.27 million, with a significant rise in air travel, which accounted for 75% of the arrivals. Pakistan ranked first with around 200,000 pilgrims, followed by Indonesia with 170,000, and Iraq with 130,000. The Kingdom is working to develop the Umrah sector by enhancing digital services and operational efficiency, in line with Vision 2030, aiming to improve the experience of the guests of Allah from planning until their departure.
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