The covid vaccine should be taken completely
After three years of covid restrictions, Hajj and Umrah Minister Dr. Tawfiq Al Rabia announced the other day. He also informed that the Hajj pilgrimage is going back to the pre-Covid era. However, the Ministry has explained that the number of people infected with Covid-19 is increasing and decreasing in different parts of the world, so the full doses of the vaccine against Covid-19 should be taken. The preliminary conclusion is that only those who have taken vaccines approved in Saudi will be admitted. More instructions in this regard are forthcoming.
Itamarna app will now be replaced by Nusuk app
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has decided to discontinue the Itamarna app, which was used till last year to provide various services to the pilgrims, and to make all the services related to the pilgrims available through the Nusuk app. The ministry said the decision to drop the Itamarna app is to facilitate the registration process of pilgrims. Nusuk app is simpler and more convenient than Itamarna app. At present, domestic Hajj pilgrims register for the pilgrimage through the Nusuk app.
How to register in the app?
The Ministry has clarified the registration process through Nusuk app. Log in to the Ministry of Hajj website, select the Nusuk app, select Reservations from the Hajj Services menu, and select the ‘Create a New Reservation’ icon. After that once the pilgrims accept the terms and conditions, they can view the details of all the Hajj packages and select a suitable package. The app can also add Hajj companions or Mahrams like husband, father, brother and son for women. Then add the bank account, mode of payment of fee and whether to make full payment or installments. On completion of reservation, individuals will receive an SMS message on their registered phone number. The reservation details will also be visible on the user’s dashboard.
255 women cadets to provide security for Hajj
255 female cadets who have received expert training to provide security for this year’s Hajj. Under the patronage of the Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, Director of Public Security Lt. General Mohammed Al Bassami awarded military degrees to 255 female cadets of the Special Security Forces. She graduated from the Women’s Training Institute of the Armed Forces. Degree with specialization in Diplomatic Security and Hajj and Umrah Security. They will serve in the Special Forces for Diplomatic Security and the Hajj and Umrah Security Forces.
Saudi women joined the army in 2019
Women cadets are released after receiving specialized training in computer applications and information technology along with armed forces training. They have also acquired the necessary skills to perform security duties. Since 2019, Saudi Arabia has started recruiting women into various branches of the armed forces. Saudi women are currently able to join the Saudi Arabian Army, Royal Saudi Air Defense, Royal Saudi Navy, Royal Saudi Strategic Missile Force, Armed Forces Medical Services, Security Forces for Diplomatic Personnel, and Hajj and Umrah Special Security Forces.