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Hajj is now easier for pilgrims taking part in today’s digital age, thanks partly to the Kingdom’s Makkah Route Initiative.

Saudi Arabia’s Makkah Route Initiative eases journey for Hajj pilgrims

  • Initiative enables entry requirements to be completed at point of departure, enhancing experience
  • Ministry of Interior now implements initiative across 10 countries, service expanded to 17 entry points
By Rashid Hassan ·
Indonesian Hajj pilgrims praise Makkah Route initiative, smart services

Indonesian Hajj pilgrims praise Makkah Route initiative, smart services

By Arab News ·
Special Pakistani Hajj pilgrims praise ‘remarkably smooth’ Makkah Route Initiative immigration process video

Pakistani Hajj pilgrims praise ‘remarkably smooth’ Makkah Route Initiative immigration process

By SAIMA SHABBIR ·
Saudi delegation arrives in Pakistan to review Makkah Route Initiative arrangements video

Saudi delegation arrives in Pakistan to review Makkah Route Initiative arrangements

By Muhammad Ibrahim ·
Makkah deputy governor receives arriving Indonesian pilgrims as he inspects Hajj services at Jeddah international airport

Makkah deputy governor receives arriving Indonesian pilgrims as he inspects Hajj services at Jeddah international airport

By Arab News ·
Saudi AI authority enhances Makkah route for 7 nations

Saudi AI authority enhances Makkah route for 7 nations

By Arab News ·
First Makkah Route Hajj flight to depart from Karachi airport today

First Makkah Route Hajj flight to depart from Karachi airport today

By KHURSHID AHMED    ·
Special Saudi delegation inspects facilities at Karachi airport for Makkah Route initiative video

Saudi delegation inspects facilities at Karachi airport for Makkah Route initiative

By NAIMAT KHAN ·
Saudi officials to review Makkah Route Initiative arrangements at Karachi airport next week

Saudi officials to review Makkah Route Initiative arrangements at Karachi airport next week

By Shahjahan Khurram   ·
Makkah Route initiative serves over 242,000 Hajj pilgrims

Makkah Route initiative serves over 242,000 Hajj pilgrims

By Arab News ·
Indonesia says Makkah Route initiative ‘extremely helpful’ in serving Hajj pilgrims

Indonesia says Makkah Route initiative ‘extremely helpful’ in serving Hajj pilgrims

By Sheany Yasuko Lai ·
Bangladeshi pilgrims grateful for hassle-free journey under Makkah Route

Bangladeshi pilgrims grateful for hassle-free journey under Makkah Route

By SHEBAB SUMON ·
Indonesian Makkah Route pilgrims arrive in Madinah for Hajj

Indonesian Makkah Route pilgrims arrive in Madinah for Hajj

By Arab News ·

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