Hajj and Umrah Authority Exempts Citizens from Lottery Registration Fees and Refunds Amounts Electronically

The Supreme Authority for Hajj and Umrah issued official directives to cancel the fees related to administrative and technical services for registering in the electronic Hajj lottery. The Authority explained that this decision comes in response to citizens' demands and in an effort to alleviate their financial burdens, confirming that all previously collected amounts will be refunded to applicants via approved electronic systems without the need to visit government offices. The Authority affirmed its commitment to applying the highest standards of transparency and flexibility, while simultaneously warning against dealing with unofficial entities and fake pages that promote the sale or transfer of Hajj seats, threatening strict legal action against violators.