Passports Directorate Welcomes Umrah Pilgrims during Ramadan
The Passports Directorate is currently serving pilgrims at all international ports across the Kingdom.
The officials are facilitating the pilgrimage procedures and providing them with seamless services from their arrival to Saudi Arabia until the moment they leave the Kingdom. Passports Directorate Welcomes Umrah Pilgrims during Ramadan
Crucially, the directorate has supported all passport halls at the ports with qualified human cadres and modern technical devices to ensure smooth procedures.
In this context, it noted the importance of adhering to the regulations and instructions of the Saudi authorities throughout pilgrims' journeys. Passports Directorate Welcomes Umrah Pilgrims during Ramadan
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