Jeddah: Minister of Transport and Logistic Services Saleh Al-Jasser visited the dedicated terminal for the Makkah Route Initiative yesterday at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, where he welcomed the flight of beneficiaries arriving from the People's Republic of Bangladesh.

According to Saudi Press Agency, he was briefed on the procedures implemented to facilitate pilgrims' journeys, accelerate processing times, and deliver high-quality services that enable them to perform their rituals with ease and comfort.

The initiative aims to provide streamlined and efficient services to pilgrims by completing their procedures in their home countries. These services include collecting biometric data, issuing Hajj visas electronically, and finalizing passport procedures at departure airports after verifying compliance with health requirements.

The initiative also ensures the tagging and sorting of luggage in accordance with transportation and accommodation arrangements within the Kingdom. Upon arrival, pilgrims are transported directly via dedicated routes to their accommodations in Makkah and Madinah regions, while partner entities handle the delivery of their luggage.