Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah, Tawfiq al-Rabiah, said Monday that more than 18.5 million pilgrims from outside the Kingdom performed Hajj and Umrah in 2024. Speaking at the fourth edition of the Hajj and Umrah Conference and Exhibition in Jeddah, al-Rabiah attributed this achievement to the directives of King Salman and the support of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.For more Saudi news, visit our dedicated page.He highlighted recent advancements, particularly in enhancing visits to al-Rawdah al-Sharifah at the Prophet’s Mosque. By upgrading the workforce, streamlining the online booking process, and implementing a professional crowd management system, the number of visitors increased from 4 million in 2022 to over 13 million in 2024.The minister also unveiled an upgraded version of the “Nusuk” app, now offering 100 additional services designed to provide an integrated pilgrimage experience.Al-Rabiah acknowledged the historical hardships faced by pilgrims in performing