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Kuwait times, Mon, Nov 10, 2025 | Jumada al-Awwal 19, 1447
Kuwait, Saudi ink deal to organize pilgrims’ affairs
Saudi Arabia,
Kuwait:
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Islamic Affairs signed an
agreement with the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in Jeddah on Sunday to
coordinate the arrangements for Kuwaiti pilgrims during the 1447 AH Hajj season.
Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, Dr Suleiman Al-Suwailem,
said in a statement to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) following the signing that the
agreement outlines the quota allocated to Kuwaiti pilgrims, the required health
conditions, and organizational measures for receiving and facilitating the
pilgrims’ performance of the Hajj rituals.
Al-Suwailem commended the significant efforts of
the government of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques in serving pilgrims and
ensuring the smooth and safe performance of the hajj rites. He noted that the
Kuwaiti Ministry of Islamic Affairs is taking part in the fifth edition of the
Hajj Conference and Exhibition, which commenced later on Sunday. Organized by
the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in cooperation with the Guests of God
Service Program, the event will run until November 12.
Al-Suwailem heads the Kuwaiti delegation
participating in the conference, which includes Sattam Al-Muzain, Director of
the Hajj and Umrah Department at the Ministry of Islamic Affairs; Abdullah Al-Buaijan,
Supervisor of Hajj and Umrah Affairs and Khalid Al-Amirah, Head of the Foreign
Relations Follow-up Section at the Minister’s Office. The conference serves as a
global platform bringing together experts, specialists, and representatives from
various countries and organizations to explore innovative solutions in the hajj
system, foster strategic partnerships, and further enhance the services provided
to pilgrims.