Kingdom of Saudi Arabia likely to expand 'economic package' for Haj 2024

Riyadh: As the annual Haj pilgrimage enters its last leg, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) plans to expand the ‘economical package’ for the next season.

Saudi deputy minister of Haj Abdulfatah Mashat told Al Ekhbariya TV there are talks to expand the package for domestic pilgrims.

The economic package, which aims at meeting



the financial needs of Haj pilgrims, starts at 3,984 Saudi Riyals, depending on its services. It can be paid in full or over three instalments.

Terming this year’s Haj season as successful, Abdulfatah Mashat credited its triumph to advanced technology such as self-drive transports, virtual reality glasses and smooth cooperation between various sectors.