Saudi Arabia Welcomes One Million Pilgrims For 2024 Hajj – Reports

According to reports, 935,966 pilgrims have arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through various air, land, and seaports for the 2024 Hajj. The annual pilgrimage to Makkah is expected to see over two million participants, including 65,000 pilgrims from Nigeria………..CONTINUE READING

The Saudi Gazette reported that one million pilgrims had arrived in the Kingdom by the end of Sunday. Naija News noted that the National Hajj Commission (NAHCON) has already transported 40,696 Nigerian pilgrims on 96 flights.

The General Directorate of Passports (Jawazat) revealed that most pilgrims arrived by air, totaling 896,287, with 37,280 arriving via land entry points and 2,399 via seaports. The directorate is diligently streamlining entry procedures for pilgrims using online platforms at international ports, equipped with the latest technology and operated by qualified Saudi personnel proficient in various languages.

Furthermore, Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, has introduced the Nusuk Wallet, the world’s first international digital wallet designed to assist Hajj and Umrah pilgrims. This digital wallet, developed in collaboration with the Saudi National Bank (SNB AlAhli), enables pilgrims to manage their finances and expenses, supported by SNB AlAhli’s banking infrastructure under its NEO brand.

The Nusuk Wallet employs the latest technologies and encryption techniques to ensure the highest security standards for users’ financial transactions. Ahmed Al-Maiman, the ministry’s director of digital experience, highlighted that six major accomplishments have been achieved locally and internationally since the wallet’s introduction.

“It is the first digital wallet and international bank card in the world, allowing Hajj and Umrah pilgrims to manage their money during their stay in the holy cities for performing rituals. With this move, we are closer to achieving our goal of developing a successful super-app that meets pilgrims’ needs,” he said

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