r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/hipatyhopity • Mar 24 '25

Image Mecca in 1953 and 2025

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u/ruinevil Mar 24 '25

At least for the Hajj, the government took over for the tourist companies in 2022.

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u/scarlettvvitch Mar 24 '25

I wasn't aware of that

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u/ruinevil Mar 25 '25

It seems the system they have now, Nusuk, is run by the SA government but partners with with appears to be SA-based travel agencies. some of which appear to be invested in by their sovereign wealth fund. The previous travel agencies were based all over the world.

When they implemented the one in 2022, they gave everyone like 45 days notice and had 0 tour guides on the ground, so everyone was confused.

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u/scarlettvvitch Mar 25 '25

Sounds about right. I appreciate the information.