Saudi Arabia Signs Hajj Agreements With Yemen and Nigeria
Saudi Arabia signed separate pilgrimage agreements with Yemen and Nigeria in Jeddah to coordinate quotas, healthcare, and border logistics for upcoming Hajj seasons.
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah of Saudi Arabia signed separate pilgrimage agreements with Yemen and Nigeria on November 10, 2026, in Jeddah to organize upcoming Hajj seasons.
The agreement with Yemen, signed by Saudi Minister Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah and Yemeni Minister Turki bin Abdullah Al-Wadaei, establishes procedures for the 1448 AH season. The deal addresses registration and financial hurdles resulting from Yemen's volatile conditions. During the proceedings, Minister Al-Wadaei proposed expanding the Al-Wadea land border crossing to alleviate congestion for Yemeni pilgrims.
In a separate agreement for the 2027 pilgrimage, the Saudi Ministry signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). Signed by NAHCON Chairman Ismail Abba Yusuf and Vice-Minister Abdulfattah bin Sulaiman Mashat, the agreement focuses on accommodation, transportation, healthcare, and quota allocations. Vice-Minister Mashat reported a 93 percent pilgrim satisfaction rate for the 2026 Hajj and commended Nigeria for meeting its preparation timelines for 2027.
