Muscat: Represented by the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs, the Sultanate of Oman today signed an agreement on arrangements for the year 1446 AH Hajj (pilgrimage) season. The agreement aims to enhance cooperation between the two sides to serve pilgrims from Oman and was inked during the Hajj Conference and Exhibition organized by the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia as part of preparations for this year's Hajj season.

According to Oman News Agency, the agreement was signed by Dr. Mohammed Said Al Maamari, Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs, and Dr. Tawfiq Fawzan Al-Rabiah, who acted on behalf of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The provisions of the agreement include arrangements for 14,000 pilgrims from Oman to perform Hajj.

The data of pilgrims from Oman will be processed via the 'Nusuk platform' before the 14th of the month of Shaaban 1446 AH. The air arrival and departure of the pilgrims will be through "King Abdulaziz International Airport" in Jeddah and "Prince Mohammed bin Abdulrahman International Airport" in Medina. Pilgrims traveling by land will use the border checkpoints of Al Rub' al-Khali and Al Bat'ha.

The agreement also emphasizes the importance of adhering to all instructions regulating Hajj affairs in Saudi Arabia, as stated in the 'Nusuk' platform. This includes ensuring that pilgrims meet all travel requirements and timings. Additionally, it requires the relevant authorities in Saudi Arabia to implement the service packages according to the agreed standards and costs.