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Egypt signs Hajj services protocol with Saudi hotel chain for 2027 season
October 7, 2026 at 08:34 AM
Egypt's Solidarity Ministry and Saudi Holiday Inn Mecca have signed a "comprehensive package" protocol to serve Egyptian civil-society pilgrims in the 2027 Hajj season.
- Minister Maya Morsi witnessed the signing between the National Foundation for Hajj Facilitation and Holiday Inn Mecca at ministry headquarters, ahead of Hajj 1448 AH (2027 AD).
- Ministry undersecretary Ayman Abdel Mawgoud and Holiday Inn Mecca CEO Rabih Nadira signed the agreement on behalf of the two sides.
- Morsi said the ministry will deliver the best services to civil-society pilgrims through its "Hajj Solidarity" system.
- Abdel Mawgoud said the protocol ensures integrated services for pilgrims from arrival in Saudi Arabia until their return home.