Today, the head of the Transitional Sovereignty Council of the Republic of Sudan, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, left Jeddah.
At King Abdulaziz International Airport, His Royal Highness Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Makkah Region, the Mayor of Jeddah Saleh bin Ali Al-Turki, the Ambassador of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to Sudan Ali bin Hassan Jafar, the Ambassador of the Republic of Sudan to the Kingdom Dafallah Al-Haj, and the Director of Royal Protocol in Makkah Region Ahmed Abdullah bin Zafer, bid him farewell.
Jeddah
Jeddah is a major port city on the Red Sea coast of Saudi Arabia, historically known as the gateway for Muslim pilgrims traveling to Mecca. Its history dates back over 2,500 years, and it flourished as a key trading hub, with its unique coral-stone architecture in the historic Al-Balad district reflecting its rich cultural heritage. Today, Jeddah is a vibrant modern city that blends its ancient traditions with rapid development.
King Abdulaziz International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport, located in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, opened in 1981 and is named after the founder of the modern Saudi state. It serves as a major gateway for millions of pilgrims traveling to Mecca for Hajj and Umrah, featuring a distinctive Hajj Terminal designed as a massive tent-like structure. The airport has undergone significant expansions to accommodate growing passenger traffic, cementing its role as a key aviation hub in the region.
Makkah Region
The Makkah Region, located in western Saudi Arabia, is the holiest area in Islam, home to the city of Mecca (Makkah) where the Prophet Muhammad was born and received the first revelations of the Quran. Its history dates back to pre-Islamic times as a major trading hub, but it became the spiritual center of Islam after the Muslim conquest in 630 CE. The region is defined by the Kaaba within the Grand Mosque (Masjid al-Haram), the destination for the annual Hajj pilgrimage that millions of Muslims undertake.
