Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Uzbekistan to the Sultanate of Oman Abdusalom Khotamov met with the Chairman of Salam Air Mohamed Al Khonji, and CEO Adrian Hamilton-Manns.
The parties discussed the prospects of mutually beneficial cooperation. Special attention was paid to the establishment of direct flights, the expansion of flight routes, and the development of tourism and business ties.
Salam Air’s leadership expressed interest in strengthening the partnership, emphasizing that the Central Asian region, as a relatively new destination on the international aviation map, has high potential.
Following the meeting, an agreement was reached to continue the dialogue at the expert level to work out in detail the priority areas of cooperation.
M. Pirmatova, UzA
The Holy Capital Municipality has announced the opening of registration for catering contractors seeking to provide services during the Hajj 1447 AH (2026) season in Makkah.
The registration process begins Tuesday, 29 Rabi’ Al-Akhir 1447 AH, marking the start of preparations for next year’s pilgrimage.
The municipality invites qualified catering companies to register for the upcoming Hajj season, which will bring millions of pilgrims to the holy city.
The Holy Capital Municipality oversees all catering operations within Makkah’s boundaries during the pilgrimage season, maintaining strict health and quality standards.
The early registration timeline provides sufficient preparation period for successful contractors to plan their operations, source supplies, and train staff.