The Sudanese Government Officially Bans State-Funded Hajj

Khartoum – Sudanhorizon
The Supreme Committee for Managing Hajj Affairs for the year 1446 AH announced several decisions, including: banning government-funded Hajj, reducing administrative costs by minimizing staff numbers and the duration of their stay in Saudi Arabia, in addition to completing tasks electronically.
The committee, headed by the Minister of Finance, Dr. Jibril Ibrahim, revealed the launch of a digital portal (the Nusuk Sudan Platform) aimed at achieving transparency in financial performance, simplifying procedures, and streamlining all aspects of Sudanese Hajj operations, from registration and payment of fees to medical examinations. This platform links the data of Sudanese pilgrims to the Saudi Nusuk platform.
The regulations issued by the committee – during its first meeting at the Ministry of Finance Thursday – also included emphasizing that contracts between the Supreme Council for Hajj and Umrah and private companies be signed by the legal advisor at the Ministry of Justice. Furthermore, the committee stressed the importance of early coordination of Hajj operations to ensure pilgrims have access to accommodation near the Two Holy Mosques and to enjoy better services. The committee also discussed the detailed report submitted by the Secretary-General of the Supreme Council for Hajj and Umrah, which included a matrix of Hajj requirements, technical training for staff, and an explanation of the arrangements being made in coordination with the Saudi Ministry of Hajj to improve performance and address any obstacles.
It is worth noting that the committee comprises representatives from all government agencies involved in Hajj operations.

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