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First flight from Yemen’s Sanaa carrying Hajj pilgrims arrives in Saudi Arabia
June 18, 2023

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The first direct flight between Yemen and Saudi Arabia, after seven years, carrying two hundred seventy Hajj pilgrims arrived at Jeddah’s King Abdulaziz International Airport from Houthis's held Sanaa International Airport.

Upon their arrival, the Yemeni pilgrims expressed their appreciation for the facilities provided by the Kingdom and for the warm reception from airport officials.

Meanwhile, US National Security Council Spokesperson Adam Hodge  welcomed the Hajj flights between Yemen and Saudi Arabia.