Algeria and Saudi Arabia ink agreement for 2027 Hajj arrangements

Algeria and Saudi Arabia officially signed an agreement on Tuesday in Jeddah outlining the logistical arrangements for the 2027 (1448 AH) Hajj season. The signing took place during the sixth edition of the Hajj Conference and Exhibition, involving Radouane Maach, Secretary General of the Algerian Ministry of Religious Affairs, and Dr. Abdulfattah bin Sulaiman Mashat, Saudi Deputy Minister of Hajj and Umrah. The event was attended by high-level officials, including the Saudi Ambassador to Algeria and the head of Algeria's National Office for Hajj and Umrah. The pact focuses on improving bilateral coordination to ensure high-quality services for Algerian pilgrims and facilitating the performance of their rituals.