The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Philippines have signed an agreement on the upcoming arrangements for the annual Islamic pilgrimage or Hajj.
This came after Saudi's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah signed with various countries, including the Philippines, a number of pacts for the Hajj season 1444 AH at the sidelines of the four-day Hajj and Umrah Services Conference and Exhibition (Hajj Expo 2023).
The agreement includes the allocated quota, outlets and means of arrival and departure for visitors as well as organizational instructions that enhance the safety and comfort of the pilgrims from their preparation to departure from Saudi.
Hajj Expo 2023 is the largest gathering and event related to Hajj and Umrah, according to the Embassy of Saudi Arabia in the Philippines.
"It brought together more than 57 countries, and 70 speakers and experts, with the participation of 200 companies specialized in the Hajj and Umrah sector, and the presence of more than 60 thousand visitors to the exhibition," it added
The expo, the embassy noted, used to become space for exchanging visions, ideas, innovations and experiences.
It is also an opportunity for countries to be present to sign their agreements and arrange the affairs of their citizens in advance of the Hajj and Umrah seasons, and this is reflected in the comfort of the Guests of AL-Rahman and the facilitation of their affairs.
The expo is an initiative of the Saudi government to provide distinguished services to the Guests of AL Rahman, and work to enrich their experience at all levels of logistics, security, technology, as well as cultural and knowledge, through the Program of Guests of AL-Rahman and the concerted efforts of all government sectors, private sector, entrepreneurs and partners from around the world.