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6/6/24, 3:27 PM Hajj 2024: International SOS encourages organisations to prioritise pilgrim health and safety with new precautions

Aligned with the latest health and safety regulations established by the Saudi Arabian
authorities, International SOS has developed a comprehensive guideline focused on
ensuring pilgrims’ health, security and wellbeing. The guideline outlines crucial pre-travel

considerations including several newly implemented requirements. It highlights the official
permit and vaccination requirements, heat mitigation strategies as well as promoting
vigilance and awareness of surroundings to ensure individual safety, particularly during

crowd surges.

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Udit Mehta, Executive Vice President, Global Security Solutions, International SOS, said,

“Ensuring compliance to all directives issued by local authorities in Saudi Arabia as well
home country government officials are critical for pilgrims undertaking Hajj. All appropriate
approvals should be sought ahead of departure and the use of a trusted provider

experienced in facilitating pilgrimage tours is highly recommended. Religious congregations

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