An agreement has been signed between the Maldives and Saudi Arabia regarding Hajj services. During his ongoing visit to Saudi Arabia, the agreement was signed on behalf of the Maldives by the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed. On behalf of Saudi Arabia, it was signed by the Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah.
This agreement outlines the procedures for conducting affairs during the Hajj season. It includes details on how to make payments for Hajj services, how Maldivian companies providing Hajj services should operate, establishing a Maldivian Hajj mission during the Hajj season to oversee Maldivian pilgrims’ affairs, and other important matters. This is an agreement that is renewed every year. Minister Shaheem noted that the annual Hajj exhibition held by Saudi Arabia has been an initiative that brought modern thinking to Hajj management, and highlighted that the Maldives has also started holding a special conference for Hajj and Umrah since last year. In his speech, the Saudi Minister of Hajj emphasized the importance that the Maldives places on Hajj affairs.
The official visit of the Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed, to Saudi Arabia is being conducted at the invitation of the Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah.
