MAKKAH – All foreign pilgrims are required to be at the airport six hours before the scheduled departure of their flights, according to new regulations issued by the Ministry of Haj. 

Haj companies have been instructed to double check the departure time and coordinate the transportation process.

The ministry also asked Haj companies to strictly observe the flight schedules and times of departure for ships and buses. Pilgrims are not allowed to move except in vehicles licensed by the General Car Syndicate (GCS).

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