Discussions to provide quota exclusively to Hajj Corporation in a bid to control prices

The new Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed has said he will launch discussions to provide Hajj pilgrimage quota to Maldives Hajj Corporation exclusively in a bid to eliminate price inflation by private Hajj groups.

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Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed greets ministry staff on his first official day.-- Photo: Ministry of Islamic Affairs

Mohamed Rehan

2023-11-19 15:50:24

The new Minister of Islamic Affairs Dr. Mohamed Shaheem Ali Saeed has said he will launch discussions to provide Hajj pilgrimage quota to Maldives Hajj Corporation exclusively in a bid to eliminate price inflation by private Hajj groups.

Speaking at the "Raajje Miadhu" tv program from Public Service Media (PSM), Dr. Shaheem said that he will discuss to bring all pilgrimage quota under the state-owned Hajj Corporation, which he said would be the most beneficial option for pilgrims.

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