Qatari citizens, residents welcome to perform Umrah

Qatari citizens are welcome to perform Umrah after registering their information upon arrival at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Haj and Umrah.

Expatriates residing in Qatar can also perform Umrah after registering their data on the ministry’s website at https://eservices.haj.gov.sa/eservices3, and completing electronic contracting procedures with Umrah companies authorized by Saudi Arabia, the statement said.

Qatari citizens and expats can arrive in the Kingdom for Umrah in Ramadan by air through King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah via all airlines except Qatar Airways.

The Ministry of Haj and Umrah disclosed that about seven million Muslims from various countries performed Umrah in ease and comfort.

“Upon the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Salman, deputy premier and minister of defense, the authorities harnessed all potential, capabilities and resources for the service of Umrah pilgrims,” the ministry said.