Lt. Gen. Al-Yahya: Makkah Road Launch in Maldives Highlights Strong Ties in Pilgrim Services

Sanaa Hasan May 30, 2025

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Lt. Gen. Al-Yahya: Makkah Road Launch in Maldives Highlights Strong Ties in Pilgrim Services

Lieutenant General Suleiman bin Abdulaziz Al-Yahya, Chairman of the Supervisory Committee of the Makkah Road Initiative, stated that the launch of the initiative in the Republic of Maldives is a result of the close and constructive cooperation between Saudi Arabia and the Maldives. He emphasized that it reflects the deep fraternal ties and longstanding partnership between the two nations.

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Lieutenant General Al-Yahya highlighted that the Makkah Road Initiative embodies the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, under the leadership of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister. The initiative demonstrates their unwavering commitment to serving Islam and Muslims, particularly by easing the pilgrimage experience from the moment pilgrims depart their home countries until they complete their Hajj journey and return.

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He further explained that the implementation of the initiative in the Maldives will allow eligible travelers to complete a range of travel procedures electronically in advance. This streamlined process will save time and effort at the departure point and ensure a smoother arrival in Saudi Arabia.

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