The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Endowments and Guidance for the Hajj and Umrah sector, Dr. Mukhtar bin Al -Khader Al -Rabash, confirmed in a press statement today that he had received a statement from the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Hajj for Umrah Affairs in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to stop the requirement of the forkmas vaccine on those entering the Kingdom to pilgrims, through Air or land ports, which was announced earlier last month.

Dr. Al -Rabash explained that this decision came within a series of updates and measures taken by the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah to facilitate the entry of pilgrims and visitors, with the full commitment to other necessary health procedures.

The Undersecretary of the Ministry of Endowments and Guidance for the Hajj and Umrah sector concluded with his praise for continuous cooperation between the two ministries in organizing Umrah affairs in a way that serves the interest of pilgrims and visitors, and contributes to facilitating the performance of their rituals in the best possible way.