Minister of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs Dr. Mohammad Al-Khalaileh has decided to suspend the operations of 18 Hajj and Umrah travel companies pending the investigation into providing hajj services to individuals with visit visas to Saudi Arabia.

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Last year, the ministry suspended three companies for two years.

Al-Khalaileh emphasized that the Ministry of Awqaf will revoke the license of any company found to be involved in this issue.