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Egypt’s Tourism Ministry issues statement regarding Umrah pilgrim flights

The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities is closely monitoring the travel and return of Egyptian Umrah pilgrims between Egypt and Saudi Arabia – in coordination with relevant authorities in both countries – following current regional developments and the resulting delays to certain flight schedules. Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy directed that field … The post Egypt’s…

Egypt's Tourism Ministry has issued a statement regarding the travel and return of Egyptian Umrah pilgrims between Egypt and Saudi Arabia, following current regional developments and resulting delays to certain flight schedules. Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Sherif Fathy has directed intensified field monitoring and communication with tourism companies organizing Umrah trips to track any developments affecting travel programs and address them promptly.

The ministry's committees are stationed at Cairo International Airport, King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, and Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Medina, as well as field teams in Mecca and Medina, to monitor the movement of pilgrims and ensure the smooth operation of flights and quality of services provided to pilgrims throughout the current season.

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