Taif governor inspects Miqats of Ihram to ensure pilgrims’ safety, convenience
The governor's visit aims to evaluate the services provided by government and private entities to the Hajj pilgrims for this year
Updated 10 June 2024
Arab News
RIYADH: Taif governor Prince Saud bin Nahar bin Abdulaziz visited the Miqats of Ihram and various security checkpoints in the governorate on Sunday, reported the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The visit was an evaluation of services to ensure the safety and convenience of Hajj pilgrims this year.
The governor also visited the Miqat of Qarn Al-Manazil in As Sail Al-Kabir where he inspected the security checkpoints and was briefed on the technology used for monitoring and handling violations of Hajj permits and related procedures.
He also met several pilgrims at the Wadi Mehrim Miqat on the Al-Hada road, and urged all Hajj workers to ensure the pilgrims’ travel went smoothly.
Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport reaches record 50 million passengers in 2025
New milestone marks the highest number ever recorded by a Saudi airport
Lucky 50-millionth passenger was a French national arriving from Paris on a Saudia flight
Updated 15 December 2025
Arab News
JEDDAH: King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah recorded a new historic milestone on Sunday with the arrival of the 50-millionth passenger for year 2025.
The 50 million milestone marks the highest number ever recorded by a Saudi airport since the launch of civil aviation in the Kingdom, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
It also placed KAIA among the world’s mega airports in terms of passenger numbers. The figure represents a 1.83 percent growth from 49.1 million passenger arrival recorded in 2024.
“This achievement reflects the qualitative transformation at KAIA and its growing status as a regional hub and national gateway connecting the Kingdom to the world,” the report said.
The lucky 50-millionth passenger was a French national arriving from Paris on a Saudia flight to participate in a sports tournament hosted in Jeddah. (SPA)
It also underscores the airport’s vital role in enhancing the Kingdom’s position as a global tourist destination and a gateway to the Two Holy Mosques by facilitating the movement of visitors, Umrah performers, and pilgrims.
KAIA serves as a gateway to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah by facilitating the movement of visitors, Umrah performers, and pilgrims.
The lucky 50-millionth passenger was a French national arriving from Paris on a Saudia flight to participate in a sports tournament hosted in Jeddah.
She was welcomed by JEDCO’s leadership, who greeted her and presented a commemorative gift to mark the occasion.
JEDCO Chief Executive Officer Mazen Johar said that reaching 50 million passengers reflects the airport’s high operational readiness and marks a pivotal milestone in preparations to double this figure in the coming years.
