Kuwait's Minister of Endowments Signs Agreement with Saudi Hajj Minister on Arrangements for Kuwait's 1448H Hajj Season

From Khaled Al-Shammari, Riyadh -- Kuwait’s Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, Dr. Mohammed Al-Osaimi, and Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, signed an agreement on arrangements for Kuwait’s Hajj affairs for the 1448 AH Hajj season in Jeddah today, Sunday, on the sidelines of Dr. Al-Osaimi’s participation in the Hajj Conference and Exhibition.

In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) after the signing, Dr. Al-Osaimi emphasized Kuwait’s commitment to strengthening cooperative ties and joint coordination with the brotherly Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, aiming to ensure the success of the Hajj season and facilitate the performance of rituals for the guests of the Most Merciful in an atmosphere of security, peace, and tranquility.

He clarified that the agreement falls within the framework of continuous coordination and cooperation between the relevant authorities in the two brotherly countries, underscoring their shared commitment to completing organizational, administrative, and technical preparations early to ensure the provision of the best services to Kuwaiti pilgrims.

He noted that Kuwait’s participation in the Hajj Conference and Exhibition stems from its desire to support the efforts undertaken by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to ensure the success of this important event and to contribute actively to achieving its objectives, as it serves as a leading platform for exchanging expertise and experiences and developing the service system provided to the guests of the Most Merciful.

Al-Osaimi stressed that Kuwait supports the blessed efforts made by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in serving the guests of the Most Merciful and ensuring the success of Hajj seasons through full compliance with all decisions, instructions, and organizational procedures adopted by the competent authorities in the Kingdom regarding Hajj affairs.

He added that Kuwait is committed to full cooperation with its brothers in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and to supporting all initiatives that enhance organizational efficiency, improve service quality, and safeguard the security and safety of pilgrims, driven by shared responsibility and the deep fraternal bonds linking the two brotherly countries.

He praised the substantial and continuous efforts made by the government of His Majesty the King, Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, in caring for pilgrims and Umrah performers, and in mobilizing human, technical, and organizational resources to serve them, commending the ongoing advancements in the Hajj system across various fields.

Minister Al-Osaimi expressed his appreciation for the efforts invested in organizing the Hajj Conference and Exhibition, affirming that the success of these events reflects the Kingdom’s interest in strengthening partnerships and integration with Islamic countries and relevant Hajj authorities, which positively impacts the quality of services provided to the pilgrims of the House of Allah.

He concluded by reaffirming the continued close coordination and cooperation between Kuwait’s Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs and the competent authorities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, praying to Almighty God to perpetuate the blessings of security and stability upon the two brotherly countries and to enable everyone to serve the pilgrims of the House of Allah and ensure the success of the 1448 AH Hajj season. (End) K.N.S./F.D.S.