- The Saudi Boom
- Posts
- Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Announces the Start of 2025 Umrah Season
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Announces the Start of 2025 Umrah Season
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has officially announced the start of the 2025 Umrah season, with visa applications now open for international pilgrims.
The Suadi Boom
June 17, 2025
Welcome to The Saudi Boom. The No.1 Business Site & Newsletter in Saudi Arabia. Discover The Latest Developments and Opportunities in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
LATEST NEWS
In Today’s Edition:
Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Announces the Start of 2025 Umrah Season
Saudi Arabia Announces Successful Trials of Drone Medicine Delivery System for Hajj 2025
Riyadh Air and Air France-KLM Sign MoU to Expand Global Connectivity
Abdul Latif Jameel and Joby Aviation Sign Deal to Launch Flying Taxis in Saudi Arabia
HAJJ & UMRAH
✨Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah Announces the Start of 2025 Umrah Season
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has officially announced the start of the 2025 Umrah season, with visa applications now open for international pilgrims.
Key Takeaways:
The "Nusuk" app is a key digital tool for pilgrims, offering permit applications, real-time information, accommodation booking, and guidance.
The Ministry is expanding its multilingual digital tools and awareness campaigns to support a global audience, ensuring a smooth and secure pilgrimage.
These initiatives are part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, which aims to enhance the pilgrimage experience and accommodate more visitors.
The commencement of the 2025 Umrah season marks an important period for Muslim pilgrims worldwide, with Saudi Arabia implementing various digital enhancements to streamline the pilgrimage process. Read more
HAJJ & UMRAH
✨Saudi Arabia Announces Successful Trials of Drone Medicine Delivery System for Hajj 2025
Saudi Arabia has successfully trialed a drone-based medicine delivery system for the upcoming Hajj 2025 pilgrimage, aiming to revolutionize medical logistics and pilgrim safety.
Key Takeaways:
The pilot project, a collaboration between the Makkah Health Cluster and the National Unified Procurement Company, focuses on using drones to deliver medical supplies between healthcare facilities at the Holy Sites.
This innovative system drastically cuts delivery times from 90 minutes to a mere six minutes, significantly improving emergency response capabilities.
Extensive two-year testing ensured the system's safety and reliability, even in high temperatures.
Saudi Arabia's successful trials of drone medicine delivery for Hajj 2025 mark a significant leap in pilgrim welfare and healthcare logistics. Read more
TRAVEL
✨Riyadh Air and Air France-KLM Sign MoU to Expand Global Connectivity
Riyadh Air and Air France-KLM have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand global connectivity, aiming to enhance air travel between Europe and the Middle East.
Key Takeaways:
Riyadh Air and Air France-KLM have signed an MoU to foster cooperation and improve global air travel links.
The partnership will enhance network connectivity by leveraging the airlines' hubs in Riyadh, Paris, and Amsterdam.
It will introduce codeshare flights, making it easier for passengers to book connecting journeys.
The MoU between Riyadh Air and Air France-KLM signifies a significant step towards bolstering global air connectivity, particularly between Europe and the Middle East. Read more
TRAVEL
✨Abdul Latif Jameel and Joby Aviation Sign Deal to Launch Flying Taxis in Saudi Arabia
Abdul Latif Jameel and Joby Aviation have inked a significant deal to launch electric flying taxis in Saudi Arabia, a move that aligns with the Kingdom's Vision 2030 goals for sustainable development and advanced infrastructure.
Key Takeaways:
The partnership, valued at $1 billion, aims to deploy up to 200 of Joby's four-passenger electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.
These "flying taxis" are designed to travel at speeds up to 200 mph with zero emissions.
The agreement includes plans for air taxi services, pilot training, and maintenance facilities.
The collaboration between Abdul Latif Jameel and Joby Aviation marks a groundbreaking step for urban mobility in Saudi Arabia, introducing a futuristic fleet of electric flying taxis. Read more
Reply