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Providing enough time for campaigns to arrange their administrative and technical affairs
Pilgrim opinions are a fundamental basis for evaluation and taking the campaigns proposals in mind
The importance of Al -Hajj’s awareness of the necessity of adhering to the official requirements
Opening the door for applications from July 10 and closes August 1
A higher ceiling for absorptive energy for each campaign of no more than 800 pilgrims
The head of the Supreme Committee for Hajj and Umrah Affairs, Sheikh Adnan Al -Qattan, affirmed that the committee adopted a comprehensive organizational plan aimed at ensuring the readiness of the Kingdom of Bahrain mission for the Hajj season 1447 AH, in line with the visions and aspirations of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the monarch of the country, and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Prime Minister.
Al -Qattan pointed out, in an interview with “Al -Watan”, that the plan includes interconnected axes that include coordination with the competent authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, new organizational procedures for campaigns, and a comprehensive preparation for pilgrims, stressing that the committee issued updated instructions for the Bahraini Hajj campaigns with the aim of enhancing the quality of services and achieving the comfort of pilgrims, based on seasonal assessments and the opinions of pilgrims and their observations, and to the text of the dialogue:
What are the most prominent stages of the organizational plan for the mission of the Kingdom of Bahrain in preparation for the Hajj season 1447 AH?
– The Supreme Committee for Hajj and Umrah Affairs in the Kingdom of Bahrain adopts a comprehensive organizational plan based on interconnected and studied stages, aimed at ensuring the full readiness of the Hajj season in line with the visions and aspirations of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, the monarch of the country, and the directives of His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince, Prime Minister, where the Kingdom pays great attention to the care of Bahraini pilgrims and residents And ensure the provision of the maximum facilitation and comfort for them while performing the rituals of Hajj.
The Supreme Committee for Hajj and Umrah Affairs in the Kingdom of Bahrain began its preparations for the next season as soon as it received the document of arrangements and initial instructions from the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in June of this year, which is considered as the basic reference on which all organizational and administrative plans and equipment are built, and include technical directives and requirements that must be applied within the previously prepared timetable.
The stages of the plan are divided into three main axes: the first is focused on direct and continuous coordination with the competent authorities in the sisterly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to ensure the implementation of everything that is mentioned in the document of arrangements in accordance with the deadlines and the approved standards. This includes scheduled meetings and active participation in the exhibition, the annual pilgrimage conference, organizing contracts, registration procedures and official permits through the electronic path.
As for the second axis, it deals with the affairs of the campaigns, starting with opening the door for receiving requests for campaigns wishing to manage, and evaluating the extent of their fulfillment of regulatory requirements, through the adoption of the services packages that it provides to pilgrims, and ending with enabling them to market and announce them within the framework of pre -specific controls and criteria that guarantee transparency and equal opportunities. This axis also includes the follow -up of official contracts with the bodies provided for service within the Holy Land, according to the requirements of the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah.
The third axis focuses on the pilgrims themselves, citizens and residents, by providing the appropriate environment for their registration and pre -preparation through the official platform, and providing the necessary awareness to them regarding the requirements, legal and organizational controls, to ensure that they have a comfortable and safe faith experience.
What are the most prominent procedures developed in the instructions of the Supreme Committee for campaigns wishing to run for the Hajj season 1447 AH?
– In the context of its efforts to continue developing the Hajj system and upgrading the quality of the services provided, the Supreme Committee for Hajj and Umrah issued a new instruction of instructions for the Bahraini Hajj campaigns wishing to run during the Hajj 1447 AH season, which included a set of new organizational measures, which aim to enhance operational efficiency and achieve organizational justice, which reflects positively on the experience of the Bahraini Hajj and the resident.
Among the most prominent of these procedures: updating the mechanism of registration of pilgrims via the unified platform, which will take place according to clear stages and a specific time schedule, while providing enough time for campaigns to arrange their administrative and technical affairs.
The committee also decided to adopt a higher ceiling for the absorptive energy for each campaign, which is determined upon its request and according to its self -evaluation of its organizational and service capabilities and in all cases in all cases, in order to ensure the provision of an integrated service characterized by quality and stability.
These updates come based on a comprehensive evaluation of the Hajj season last year, as the mission stood on the performance of the campaigns in the field, and the pilgrims’ observations were extracted through the competent committees, so these notes were included in the form of structural developments that affect the core of the campaigns, in terms of management procedures, the adoption of packages, and the mechanism of contracting with service providers.
The assessments based on the opinions of pilgrims represents a fundamental basis for us in the evaluation process, as all initiatives and development work are rooted around the pilgrim himself, which contributes to providing more integrated services, with the aim of creating the best conditions for pilgrims, at all stages, which begin with registration for Hajj and the selection of the campaign according to their desire in light of enhancing transparency and competitiveness.
The committee was also keen to take into account the proposals submitted by the campaigns during the last season, and worked to amend a number of measures in a manner that achieves more facilitation and flow in the work, and gives the campaigns more clear in the stages of preparation and marketing, in line with the standards adopted in the Saudi electronic path.
It is noteworthy that the committee has opened the door for submitting applications as of July 10, 2025, and it will be closed on August 1, and many campaigns have initiated its applications, according to the specific requirements, and deposited the required financial guarantee to reflect its keenness and early preparation for the next season.
You indicated your virtue to the response of campaigns and their early preparations, how do you evaluate these preparations and cooperate campaigns with the Supreme Committee?
– Hajj campaigns are one of the main pillars in the success of the national pilgrimage system, as it is considered an active partner in implementing field plans and providing direct services to pilgrims.
From this standpoint, the Supreme Committee is keen to enhance the permanent and open communication channels with the campaigns, and attach great importance to their participation in the various preparatory stages, in a way that ensures the harmony of the work and its integrity between the various parties.
The campaigns have shown seriously from the first moments to open the door for submission of management requests, as it rapidly interacted with the instructions issued, and showed an commitment to implement what was stated in the document of arrangements and clarification instructions prepared by the committee, which included a full explanation of organizational and technical paths, the requirements of packages, and the controls of contracting with pilgrims and companies provided for services, including steps to use the national electronic platform and the path Saudi.
This cooperation between the committee and the campaigns shows a clear indication of the awareness of all parties of the importance of early preparation, and their commitment to achieving the highest standards of organization and quality, in a way that ultimately in the interest of the pilgrim, and achieves reassurance and comfort for it during the performance of his lace.
What is the role of those wishing to perform Hajj at this early stage?
– In this first stage of preparations, those who wish to perform the pilgrimage are a great responsibility represented in the spiritual and practical preparation, as the preparation includes the organizational aspect in addition to the cardiac preparation and proper personal planning to perform this great duty, which God has honored His servants, and made it one of the pillars of Islam.
The pilgrim’s knowledge of the details and organizational procedures from now is a very important matter, as it will open the door for registration for those wishing to perform the Hajj on September 3, 2025, which gives them a sufficient opportunity to understand the requirements, prepare for the registration steps, and choose the appropriate campaign according to the declared services packages and its cost.
The committee also emphasizes the importance of Hajj awareness of the necessity of adhering to the official requirements, and cautioning against dealing with unlicensed campaigns or attempts by individual pilgrimage without a permit, because of the legal and organizational consequences that may be subjected to accountability.
We call on all those who wish to perform the Hajj to initiate early planning, evoke the sincere intention, and think about the greatness of this ritual, in compliance with the Almighty saying: “And complete the pilgrimage and Umrah for God.” This sincere intention is coupled with awareness, preparation and organization, the way for a justified Hajj and a gracious endeavor, and makes the journey of faith a lofty and soft spiritual experience.
