MADINAH — Passport authorities at Prince Mohammed bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Madinah region received today the first flight carrying pilgrims from the Republic of Djibouti, marking the start of the inflow of pilgrims from abroad for the 1446H Hajj season, amid precise organizational arrangements and smooth procedures designed to ensure pilgrims' comfort from the moment of arrival.

The General Directorate of Passports affirmed that it has mobilized all human and technical resources to ensure smooth entry procedures, supporting its platforms with the latest digital passport systems and deploying qualified, trained staff able to communicate with pilgrims in their various languages, ensuring speed and quality of reception.

The Passports Directorate also announced its full readiness to receive the remaining groups of pilgrims through all international air, land and sea entry points, affirming continued coordination with relevant authorities to ensure smooth procedures and the highest standards of service and security.

These efforts come as part of the Kingdom's commitment to providing the finest services to pilgrims from the moment of their arrival until their departure, in line with the directives of the Kingdom's leadership and the goals of Saudi Vision 2030 to develop the Hajj and Umrah system.