Thursday, 26 January 2017

Pakistan prepares for next Hajj

The Office of Pilgrim’s Affairs (OPAP), Consulate General of Pakistan, in Jeddah KSA has invited building owners who are interested in renting out their buildings in Makkah, KSA during Hajj 2017 (1438) to submit expressions of interest (EOIs) or bids.

The buildings will be used to accommodate Pakistani pilgrims in line with regulations issued by KSA for this year's Hajj. Only Saudi nationals who are owners or legally authorised Saudi representatives may submit applications in Jeddah on working days from 9am to 4pm.

The OPAP also invites EOIs for the  provision of services to OPAP for Pakistani hujjaj (Hajj pilgrims) over the same period directly from companies duly experienced, authorised, and registered in KSA and with relevant Saudi agencies which meet all requirements for:

• Catering services (supply of food) at residences of hujjaj in Makkah.
• Inter-city and salawat transportation services for hujjaj as well as OPAP officials on duty (for this service, only Naqabat as-Sayyarat member transport companies are eligible to apply directly).

The Ministry of Religious Affairs in Pakistan has also set out eligibility criteria for welfare officers to support Hajj 2017.

Interested?

Read the detailed guidelines for provision of services (PDF)