Saudi Arabia: Booking an appointment is a must to perform Umrah

Director of Public Security Lt. Gen. Muhammad Al-Bassami has said that pilgrims need to book an appointment on the Nusuk or Tawakkalna applications in order to perform Umrah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Addressing a press conference of the commanders of the Umrah security forces in the holy city of Mecca on Tuesday, he announced the readiness of the Umrah security plans for implementation during the holy month of Ramadan.

According to the Saudi interior ministry, under the Umrah security plans, the authorities would manage and organise crowds and traffic as well as provide humanitarian services to pilgrims.

Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Bassami called on pilgrims to adhere to their specific dates in order to perform Umrah in the Kingdom. He arrived at the 911 Unified Operations Center in Mecca to discuss the ministry’s plans and preparations for this year’s Umrah season.

Al-Bassami said that the preparations for Umrah were being organised in coordination with the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah as well as the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques.

Director-General of Civil Defense Maj. Gen. Hammoud bin Suleiman Al-Faraj said that the General Directorate of Civil Defense had coordinated with authorities to control violations during the holy month of Ramadan. He said that the Saudi authorities would take care of the Grand Mosque in Mecca, the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, and important sites across the country through safety inspections and support forces.

Al-Faraj lauded the efforts of the fire and rescue forces in Mecca, Medina and other holy site centres in the Kingdom. He praised the creation of various rapid intervention teams.

Maj. Gen. Saleh bin Saad Al-Murabba, deputy director-general of the General Directorate of Passports, revealed that the authorities developed plans and executive programs in order to assist pilgrims. He said that the staff would guide visitors to adhere to Umrah instructions.

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