Ministry of Commerce Prepares for Umrah Season
The Ministry of Commerce carried out 4,953 inspection visits during one month. It inspected commercial stores, wholesale markets, warehouses, and markets of precious metals and gemstones to verify the compliance of commercial establishments with the regulations, reported Al Riyadh.
This was part of its seasonal plan for the holy month of Ramadan and the Umrah season in Mecca and Medina.
The Ministry continues to monitor the availability of basic food and supply materials to meet consumer needs. Moreover, it takes regulatory actions against any violations or factors affecting the supply and demand dynamics.
The Ministry’s monitoring teams intensify their tours on the roads leading to Mecca and Medina during the Umrah season to oversee service centers and fuel stations, as well as shops for car tires and oils. They also check the quality of goods and products, and their compliance with standards and specifications
Peak of Umrah Season
Saeed Bahashwan, a member of the National Committee for Hajj, Umrah, and Visit Activities, revealed that in the months of Rajab, Sha’ban and Ramadan, there will be an increase in the number of Umrah pilgrims coming from various countries around the world as peak of Umrah season begins.
He pointed out that these months are considered the peak period of the current Umrah season, according to Al Arabiya.
Speaking to Alarabiya.net, he said that the 270 companies and institutions providing Umrah services offer the best services to the pilgrims from their arrival until their departure.
The companies operate in light of the directives of the government to provide the best services to the pilgrims.
The government implemented huge projects to allow the pilgrims to perform their rituals with comfort, tranquility, and safety.
He also indicated that the hotels in the two holy cities will see an increase in occupancy. The increase is due to the increase in numbers as well as a significant revival and increase in commercial activity. These activities include transportation, restaurants, shopping, and the markets for pilgrims’ gifts.
Pilgrims from Turkey, Indonesia, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, Pakistan, Libya, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, Malaysia, and India, have started to flock to Mecca and Medina to perform the rituals of Umrah and spend time in the precincts of the Two Holy Mosques.
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