Attention is invited to paragraph 6 Chapter XVII of Foreign Exchange Manual (7^th Edition, 1987) in terms of which Airlines / Shipping Companies / Travel Agents are prohibited from issuing tickets providing for travel to Saudi Arabia and adjoining countries viz. Egypt, Sudan, Djibouti, Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya, Syria, Turkey and Greece during the period from 10^th of Shawwal to 10^th of Zilhaj except for the exempted categories mentioned therein.

2. In pursuance of provisions of the Hajj Policy 1998, it has been decided that during the ensuing Hajj Season from 10^th Shawwal to 10^th Zilhaj 1418 (A.H.) Airlines / Shipping Companies / Travel Agents shall not issue tickets and / or provide seats and Authorized Dealers shall not release private travel exchange quota to any person except travelers falling in exempted categories as mentioned in Para 6, Chapter XVII ibid for travel to Saudi Arabia and adjoining countries. The said list is enclosed for ready reference.

3. Airlines / Travel Agents and Authorized Dealers are advised to note the above instructions carefully for strict compliance.

Encl. As above. Yours faithfully,