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Kuwait Times, Tue, Nov 11, 2025 | Jumada al-Awwal 20, 1447
Kuwait, Saudi ink deal to organize pilgrims’ affairs
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.