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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire=KYODO JBN/ --

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced today the launch of Nusuk (nusuk.sa),

the official Saudi integrated digital platform that offers all pilgrims and

visitors an easy-to-use planning gateway for their journeys to Makkah and

Madinah. This e-platform aims to enhance the experience of Muslims visiting the

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia from all over the world and facilitate the arrival

procedures for visitors to perform Umrah. Nusuk is an initiative of the Vision

2030 Pilgrim Experience Program.

Nusuk provides information and a wide range of services for pilgrims and

visitors, enabling them to perform the Rituals of Umrah with ease and comfort.

It will also raise the quality of the services provided and enrich the

religious and cultural experience of visitors, in order to achieve the desired

goals of Saudi Vision 2030.

Nusuk is launched in cooperation and partnership with the Saudi Tourism

Authority to provide the full range of services across the Visit Saudi

ecosystem including facilitating visas, permits, booking processes, and

procedures. Nusuk also offers various packages and programs to improve and

enrich the experience of Muslims visiting Makkah and Madinah.

At a later stage, additional services will include interactive maps, a calendar

of offers and activities, healthcare information and services, and a digital

guide for all policy guidelines which is provided in several languages. Nusuk

also offers opportunities for the private sector, enabling service providers to

offer their services electronically to pilgrims and visitors. The Maqam

platform will continue to support Umrah Trip Program planning until its

services are transferred to Nusuk at a later stage.

His Excellency the Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Chairman of the Committee for

the Pilgrim Experience Program, Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, explained that Nusuk is a

continuation of efforts to improve the quality of the services provided to

pilgrims by using the latest technology. Additionally, Nusuk, in conjunction

with several government agencies, will work to facilitate ease of procedures

and enable pilgrims and visitors to enjoy their spiritual journey with ease and

comfort.

While His Excellency the Minister of Tourism, Chairman of the Board of

Directors of the Saudi Tourism Authority, Ahmed Al Khateeb, addressed the

importance of Nusuk under the umbrella of the Pilgrim Experience Program, and

its role within the framework of cooperation and integration between the

Authority and the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah. This is a key step in achieving

the objectives of Saudi's Vision 2030 by facilitating the process of Umrah and

providing the best services to all Muslims.

For more information, please visit www.nusuk.sa

About NUSUK

Nusuk, Saudi's first-ever official integrated digital platform, offers all

pilgrims and visitors an easy-to-use planning gateway for their journeys to

Makkah and Madinah, and beyond. With Nusuk, travelers from all over the world

can easily organize their entire visit, from applying for an eVisa to booking

hotels and flights. At a later stage, Nusuk can will also be used to schedule

visits to important sites, find transportation, curate itineraries and

interactive maps.

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Source: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah