The Saudi Arabia General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) has issued a circular to all airlines operating in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s airports, including private aviation, on the suspension of its earlier announced policy of vaccinating Umrah pilgrims with the Neisseria meningitis vaccine.
The circular with subject: suspending the implementation of what was included in Circular No (2/15697 dates 07/01/2025 with reference as Article No 23 of the civil aviation law.
The circular seen by HAJJ REPORTERS said “suspending the implementation of what was included in Circular No (2/15697 dates 07/01/2025 regarding ensuring that holders of Umrah visas or those intending to perform umrah, regardless of visa type, have received the Neisseria meningitis vaccine.
The circular was signed by the President of the General Authority of Civil Aviation, Abdulaziz A. Al-Duaile
