The Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, said that facilitating Hajj and Umrah for the Palestinians was at the core of the dialogue and meetings he held with his Palestinian and Jordanian counterparts.

Al-Rabiah stated during a press conference held at the Ritz Carnton Hotel in Amman yesterday that his official visit to Jordan, accompanied by a high-level delegation representing a number of governmental Hajj and Umrah agencies and the private sector, confirms the depth of the historical relations between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Jordan and Palestine, and dedicates the keenness and interest of the wise leadership to provide All services that facilitate the performance of religious rituals for pilgrims and visitors.

He added, "Our discussions with our counterparts from the Jordanian and Palestinian sides were fruitful and constructive, and addressed a number of pivotal issues to ensure an unforgettable faith journey for Jordanian pilgrims and pilgrims."

He continued: During my meeting with the Jordanian Minister of Endowments, Islamic Affairs and Holy Places, Muhammad Al-Khalayleh, I confirmed our continued efforts to develop services for the guests of God, which comes within the framework of the Kingdom’s role and commitment to the Islamic world and Muslims everywhere, and to provide the opportunity for the largest number of our brothers and sisters in Jordan and Palestine to perform rituals during... Hajj and Umrah seasons.

He continued, "I also discussed with the Palestinian Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs, Hatem bin Muhammad al-Bakri, aspects of cooperation and coordination between our two countries and the facilities provided by the government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to our brothers in Palestine."

Dr. Al-Rabiah said that, during his meeting with Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Makram Mustafa Al-Qaisi, he discussed a number of topics to enhance ways of joint cooperation and integration and intensify efforts between our two countries to maximize the positive impact of the guests of God who come to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to visit Mecca and Medina, and all regions and cities of Saudi Arabia.

In response to a question from Al-Quds.com about ways to facilitate Hajj and Umrah for the Palestinians and Saudi-Jordanian coordination at the crossings/King Hussein Bridge, he said: “The Kingdom is working in coordination with Jordan and Palestinian officials to overcome all obstacles and provide all means to facilitate Umrah and tourism to the Kingdom through the application "Nusk", which enables one to obtain a visa through the application, so that it is possible to perform Umrah and take tourist tours in the Kingdom with complete ease.

Regarding the objectives of the visit to Jordan, the Saudi minister said that his visit comes under the direct guidance of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and His Highness the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia, as they always emphasize strengthening the relations between our two countries, which are characterized by strategic and historical depth, and bring together civilization, good neighbourliness, similar geography, and deep-rooted brotherhood and heritage. Close and one language, in addition to common, mutual and largely compatible interests, which are distinguished from other relations as they are united by religion and Arabism.

He continued: "The visit comes within the framework of the keenness of the government of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, represented by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah, and all sectors of the system of serving the guests of God, to provide the best facilities to all pilgrims, in a way that ensures saving time and effort, and raises the quality of services. My visit is also to discuss all the challenges that may arise." We confront our brothers and sisters in Jordan if they wish to perform the rituals of Umrah, Hajj, or visitation, and work with all our partners and counterparts in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to overcome everything that would facilitate Muslims’ performance of their rituals in peace and tranquility.”

Dr. Al-Rabiah said: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia embraces more than 200,000 Jordanians working in various regions of Saudi Arabia, and they work side by side with their Saudi brothers in many aspects.

He explained that by introducing the “Nusk” platform, we are leading a transformative initiative to make the extended Umrah easier and smoother than ever before. This step resonates with our dedication to serving the global Islamic community, ensuring that every pilgrim’s spiritual journey is profound and seamless.

In response to a question about the land and air transportation arrangements made by Saudi Arabia to ensure a smooth journey for Jordanian and Palestinian pilgrims from their arrival in Saudi Arabia until their departure, he said: His visit to Jordan, accompanied by a delegation representing the land and air transportation sectors, is with the aim of meeting with our counterparts and discussing a group of issues that touch on their needs and interests. The guests of God are among our brothers in Jordan who wish to perform Umrah and visit rituals.”

He stressed that the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah seeks to reach complementary and consensual formulas and overcome obstacles and problems in a way that achieves the interests of all parties, and in a way that guarantees the pilgrim, pilgrim, and visitor alike a rich journey of faith in Mecca, Medina, and the rest of the Kingdom’s cities through all land and air ports.

Regarding the most important initiatives taken by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to facilitate Umrah for Jordanians, he stressed that the Saudi leadership and people welcome the guests of God from Jordan, as it has facilitated the arrival of pilgrims and visitors, and continues tirelessly to provide high-quality services, in order to enrich the religious and cultural experience through packages of facilities. All entities working in the Hajj and Umrah system are honored to provide it.

He said: "The Jordanian and Palestinian people have a great place in the hearts of their Saudi brothers, and we welcome them with all types of visas, such as visits and invitations from family and friends for a period of up to 90 days. The land borders between the two countries have facilitated the arrival of pilgrims and we seek to work as a system to provide more facilities for pilgrims by land."

He explained that we are working with our brothers in Jordan and in cooperation with our partners in the Hajj and Umrah system to facilitate the journey of the Guest of God from Jordan to perform the Umrah ritual by developing the land crossings between the two countries, especially the Haditha and Halat Ammar crossings.

He said: Work is underway to coordinate between all parties in civil aviation in the two countries to search for the best possible ways to make flights to the Holy Land for Umrah pilgrims more convenient, as we look forward to receiving more of our brothers and sisters from Jordan to perform Umrah and visit.