Naif Abdullah N. Alkahtani, Assistant General Manager of Fingerprint Management at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has arrived in the Maldives to hold discussions on arrangements for collecting biometric data from pilgrims ahead of the upcoming Hajj season. The visit reflects ongoing cooperation between the Maldives and Saudi Arabia to streamline travel procedures, enhance security measures, and ensure that Maldivian pilgrims can complete all necessary requirements efficiently before departing for the pilgrimage.
Assistant General Manager of Fingerprint Management, Mr. Naif Abdullah N. Alkahtani, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia, has arrived in the Maldives to discuss arrangements for biometric data collection from pilgrims for the forthcoming Hajj season. pic.twitter.com/LSfihIGBsE— Ministry of Islamic Affairs & Endowments (@MVIaffairs) April 19, 2026