The Saudi Ministry of Interior has introduced new regulations for Hajj, emphasizing the necessity of obtaining a permit and announcing significant fines for non-compliance. According to Al Arabiya News, domestic and international pilgrims without the required permit could face fines of up to 100,000 Riyals.
The Ministry has outlined that any individual found without a permit in the central areas of Makkah—including Haramain Train Station Al-Rusaifa, Haramain Haram Maki, and the Central Security Control Center—will be arrested and fined. Repeated offenses will lead to doubled fines, reinforcing the importance of adherence to the official Hajj procedures.
This strict measure aims to prevent unauthorized Hajj attempts and ensure a smooth pilgrimage experience. Pilgrims are urged to secure the necessary permits and follow all regulations before traveling to the holy sites.
In a pioneering move to enhance travel convenience, Saudi Arabia has announced the trial of flying taxis during this Hajj season. The government has partnered with the German company Volocopter to introduce vertical takeoff and landing vehicles, facilitating the transport of pilgrims from King Abdulaziz Airport in Jeddah to their hotels in Makkah.
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