Awqaf names licensed Hajj and Umrah companies for 1448 season

RAMALLAH — The Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs announced on Tuesday the names of Hajj and Umrah companies that are licensed and qualified to operate in the Hajj and Umrah sector for the 1448 Hijri season, according to alfajertv.com, which reported the announcement. The list covers the northern governorates.

The ministry urged all citizens to deal only with licensed and qualified companies. It said this would protect their rights and prevent exploitation by brokers and owners of fictitious companies.

The ministry said it operates under Hajj Organisation System No. 15 of 2025, which sets out the qualification rules for Hajj and Umrah companies. It said the procedures are guided by the interests of citizens and by the protection of Palestinian companies. It added that the aim is a season that is comfortable for citizens and offers better service.

According to the statement, the ministry works in coordination with all official bodies that organise and supervise the Umrah and Hajj seasons, led by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj.

The ministry said it is open to suggestions and complaints from citizens and pilgrims. It also told Hajj and Umrah companies to meet their duties towards the pilgrims they serve. It said it would not hesitate to punish any company that fails to follow the applicable laws.

The report does not include the names of the companies, and alfajertv.com did not publish a full list in the text it provided. The report does not say how many companies were approved.

Background

The Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs oversees religious affairs in the Palestinian territories. Under the system cited by the ministry, companies must be qualified before they can arrange Hajj and Umrah trips. The ministry said its work follows the rules set by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj, which organises the pilgrimage.