ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Hajj in Saudi Arabia has unveiled plans to further strengthen the electronic regulations to improve the services as well as streamline the arrival and departure of pilgrims with the beginning of the Umrah season on Nov. 23 (Safar 1).
Minister of Haj Bandar Hajjar and heads of Umrah service providers to discuss the updated electronic services, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
This meeting aimed at developing the international electronic network for Umrah and further improving the services and facilities for pilgrims in the new season.
Eissa Rawas, deputy minister for Umrah affairs, said the meeting is being convened in view of the resounding success of last year's Umrah season when a total of 6.15 million foreign pilgrims performed the lesser pilgrimage.
"The ministry made 20 percent and 50 percent cuts in the number of foreign and domestic Haj pilgrims respectively while the period of Umrah visas was reduced from one month to 14 days.
The e-tracking system is the major highlight of the e-regulations introduced by the ministry.
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