Hajj pilgrims praise receiving ‘finest services’ at Saudi Arabia’s Halat Ammar crossing

Pilgrims entering the Kingdom through the northwestern Halat Ammar border crossing in Tabuk are welcomed with an integrated system of services. (SPA)
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Updated 25 June 2022
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Hajj pilgrims praise receiving ‘finest services’ at Saudi Arabia’s Halat Ammar crossing

  • Pilgrims expressed their appreciation for the great efforts made by hosts Saudi Arabia to make their pilgrimage safe, comfortable and meaningful

JEDDAH: Officials at the Halat Ammar border crossing are continuing their efforts to welcome pilgrims from abroad through an integrated system of services provided by civil, military, and government agencies.

The services aim to better help pilgrims and improve the quality of services provided by the Saudi government, from the moment pilgrims arrive in the Kingdom, on their way to the holy sites, and until they return to their home countries.

Under the direct supervision and follow-up of Tabuk Gov. Prince Fahd bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, the region’s Hajj work committee at Halat Ammar’s Pilgrims’ City also provides medical services and religious awareness programs.

Pilgrims expressed their satisfaction with the services provided, saying that King Salman had spared no effort to help his Muslim brothers and sisters wherever they were.

Palestinian pilgrim Widad Ibrahim expressed her great pleasure in being among this year’s pilgrims. She also thanked the Saudi authorities for the services they were providing.

“The pilgrims are receiving the finest services, and for that, I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation for the services and hospitality we found. In fact, they reflect the Saudi government and people's interest in serving the guests of Allah who come from all corners of the world to perform their Hajj rituals,” Ibrahim said.

Pilgrims also expressed their appreciation for the great efforts made by Saudi Arabia in utilizing its capabilities and services to aid pilgrims coming through the Halat Ammar border point so they could perform their rituals in an atmosphere of security, safety, comfort, stability, and tranquillity.

Another Palestinian, Wael Al-Humaidat, said he was happy for the opportunity to perform his first Hajj. He commented on the excellent services provided by the Saudi government and the warm welcome pilgrims had received.

Al-Humaidat prayed for Saudi Arabia and its people to be protected from evil. He also called for Allah to perpetuate his blessings of security and safety upon Saudi Arabia.

 

 


Abbas praises Saudi Arabia’s ‘honorable and unwavering stances’ on Palestinian cause

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. (File/AFP)
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Abbas praises Saudi Arabia’s ‘honorable and unwavering stances’ on Palestinian cause

RIYADH: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has praised the “honorable and unwavering stances” of both Saudi Arabia and Turkiye in supporting the Palestinian people’s rights to freedom and independence, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.

He welcomed the joint statement issued at the conclusion of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit to the Kingdom on Wednesday.

The statement affirmed the positions of the Kingdom and Turkiye regarding the Palestinian cause, the necessity of consolidating the ceasefire, ending the occupation of Gaza, and enabling the Palestinian Authority to resume its responsibilities in the Gaza Strip.

It also supported their backing for the establishment of an independent Palestinian state within 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, in accordance with international law and the 2002 Arab Peace Initiative.