MAKKAH: Makkah Gov. Prince Khalid Al-Faisal has praised the General Syndicate of Cars (GSC) for its participation in a forum dedicated to the service of pilgrims.
The GSC is taking part in the Hajj and Umrah Forum as a strategic partner, along with nine transport companies and institutions, and at the opening of the event the prince thanked syndicate president, Abdulrahman Al-Harbi, for its sponsorship.
The forum offers an opportunity for organizations providing services for pilgrims to promote their products.
Prince Khalid, who is adviser to King Salman, also welcomed the region’s head of the Public Prosecution, Ahmad Al-Wardi, in the holy capital’s office.
The prince was briefed on the work of the Public Prosecution during this year’s Hajj season and future plans including the expansion of branches and specialties across the region.
Al-Wardi congratulated Prince Khalid on the success of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, for the resources provided by the Saudi government, and on his continuous follow-up of the works and services offered to pilgrims.
Makkah governor praises Hajj transport organization for service to pilgrims
Makkah governor praises Hajj transport organization for service to pilgrims
- The forum offers an opportunity for organizations providing services for pilgrims to promote their products
Saudi Hajj Ministry suspends Umrah firm, overseas agent over contract violations
- Company failed to provide accommodation for a number of Umrah pilgrims, despite these services being documented in the contractual programs, ministry says
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah on Sunday announced the suspension of an Umrah company and its overseas agent for failing to provide accommodation services for pilgrims in line with approved contractual programs.
In a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency, the ministry said the company’s failure constitutes a clear violation of regulations governing services for Umrah pilgrims and visitors to the Two Holy Mosques.
It noted that a number of pilgrims arrived in the Kingdom without secured accommodation, despite these services being documented in the contractual programs.
This prompted immediate regulatory action against the company and its overseas agent under the established legal frameworks, the ministry said.
"The measures are intended to safeguard the rights of affected pilgrims, prevent a recurrence of such violations, and ensure the continued enhancement of service quality," it added.
Last June, the ministry suspended seven Umrah companies due to deficiencies in providing transport services to pilgrims.
In an earlier report quoting the Hajj Ministry and the General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques, SPA said more than 1.7 million Muslims from all over the world arrived in the Kingdom to perform Umrah during Jumada Al Akhira alone.
Also referred to as Jumada Al Thani, Jumada Al Akhira is the sixth month of the Islamic calendar. For Hijri year 1447, this sixth month ended on December 20, 2025 in the Gregorian calendar.
