Egypt’s Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, Sherif Fathy, has issued several ministerial decrees revoking the licenses of 36 travel agencies for violating Hajj and Umrah regulations, according to an official statement.
These agencies illegally sent citizens to perform Hajj rituals during this season using personal visit visas, which do not permit holders to perform Hajj. This action contravenes the regulations and procedures enforced in both Egypt and Saudi Arabia.
On June 23rd, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly ordered the revocation of licenses for 16 travel agencies and referred their managers to public prosecution for illegally facilitating pilgrimages to Makkah.
