Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki, in a significant development, has praised the ‘Road to Makkah’ project as a remarkable initiative that had brought immense relief to the intending pilgrims.
Speaking exclusively to APP, the ambassador expressed his gratitude to King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman for launching this highly efficient facility.
The project aimed at enhancing the ease and comfort of intending pilgrims from seven countries, namely Pakistan, Morocco, Bangladesh, Malaysia, Indonesia, Turkey, and Ivory Coast, he added. Highlighting the meticulous management of the project, the ambassador revealed that it was closely supervised by Saudi Minister for Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud. He further announced that this year alone, 26,000 pilgrims would benefit from the service provided at the Islamabad International Airport. Notably, the immigration process would be completed in Islamabad, saving valuable waiting time at the Saudi airports, he maintained.
Expressing optimism, Ambassador Al-Malki also shared his hopes for the expansion of this exceptional facility to other major cities in Pakistan, including Lahore and Karachi, by next year adding that such an expansion would further streamline the journey of intending pilgrims and contribute to their overall experience.
