🚨 Amid the Hajj season of 1447 AH, the Saudi Ministry of Interior emphasized the imposition of strict penalties on anyone caught transporting Hajj violators without a permit—whether citizens or residents.
💥 Penalties: Fines, Imprisonment, and Confiscation
The ministry clarified that penalties include:
- Financial fines of up to 50,000 riyals.
- Imprisonment for up to 6 months.
- Confiscation of the land vehicle by judicial order.
- Deportation of the violator if they are a foreigner after serving the penalty.
- Banning the violator from entering the Kingdom for the periods specified by the system.
📞 Reporting Violations
The Interior Ministry urged everyone to report any violations immediately via:
- 911 — for the regions of Mecca, Medina, Riyadh, and the Eastern Province.
- 999 — for the rest of the Kingdom’s regions.
📌 Obtaining a Hajj Permit is Mandatory
The ministry stressed that obtaining a Hajj permit is a mandatory requirement to perform the pilgrimage. Anyone caught without a permit—whether a pilgrim or transporter—will face legal penalties.
🔹 In Context: Crown Prince Participates in International Call
In political news, His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, participated in a joint call with U.S. President Donald Trump and Arab and Islamic leaders, during which they reviewed regional developments and current conditions in the region. This comes at a time when the region is witnessing intense diplomatic activity.
🔗 Official Sources
To report or inquire: Saudi Ministry of Interior — moi.gov.sa | Saudi Press Agency — spa.gov.sa
Last update: Sunday, 7 Dhu al-Hijjah 1447 AH — May 24, 2026
