Dubai: Saudi Arabia has unveiled a series of initiatives aimed at facilitating Umrah pilgrimages for residents of the UAE, according to Dr Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al Rabiah, Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah.
As part of the key facilities announced, UAE residents can perform Umrah through the multi-entry e-visa which allows them to extend their stay in the Kingdom to up to 90 days per year.
Further bolstering the connectivity between the two nations, Saudi Airlines will commence operations of three weekly flights from Dubai to Medina, with plans to increase to daily flights during the holy month of Ramadan.
Additionally, low-cost flights have been allocated from Abu Dhabi to Jeddah and Medina on flynas Airlines, enhancing accessibility and affordability for pilgrims. The flight schedule between Dubai and Jeddah will also see a significant boost, doubling to 29 flights per week,…