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Audience Ceremony With the Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-LesteHis Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah ibni Al-Marhum Sultan Haji Omar 'Ali Saifuddien Sa'adul Khairi Waddien, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam in a titah emphasises that the signing of the memoranda of understanding between Brunei Darussalam and the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste marks concrete progress in strengthening partnerships and supporting sustainable development.
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Bilateral Meeting With His Excellency Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-LesteHis Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam and His Excellency the Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste then proceeded to Baitul Mesyuarah for a Bilateral Meeting. During the Bilateral Meeting, the two leaders further discussed bilateral cooperation as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest.
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Signing Ceremony of Memoranda Of UnderstandingHis Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, together with His Excellency the Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, then witnessed the Signing Ceremony of three Memoranda of Understanding between the Government of His Majesty and the Government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste.
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Official LuncheonFollowing the Signing Ceremony, His Majesty and His Excellency as well as members of the Royal Family and the official delegation of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, attended an Official Luncheon hosted in honour of His Excellency's visit. The Luncheon took place at Baiturrahmah, Istana Nurul Iman. |
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Inauguration of the Implementation of the Makkah Route InitiativeThe Government of Brunei Darussalam expresses its highest appreciation and gratitude to the Government of Saudi Arabia for selecting the country as one of the beneficiary countries of the Makkah Route Initiative. Such effort clearly reflects the continued commitment in providing the best service to the Dhuyufurrahman or guests of Allah. The matter was stated by Yang Berhormat Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Awang Haji Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Awang Haji Othman, Minister of Religious Affairs while officiating the Implementation of the Makkah Route Initiative for Brunei Darussalam's Haj Pilgrims at Brunei International Airport, Berakas, on 04th April morning.
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First Haj Flight Carrying Country's Intending Pilgrims Leave for Holy LandThe first haj flight carrying Brunei Darussalam's intending pilgrims left for the holy land on 4th April morning aboard the Royal Brunei, RB flight BI4201. The group comprised 254 people including Brunei Darussalam Haj Management Office for Medical; Darussalam Services Sendirian Berhad AND Straits Central Agencies Sendirian Berhad. Present at Brunei International Airport to bid farewell were Yang Berhormat Pehin Udana Khatib Dato Paduka Seri Setia Ustaz Awang Haji Badaruddin bin Pengarah Dato Paduka Awang Haji Othman, Minister Of Religious Affairs; His Excellency Lieutenant General Sulaiman bin Abdulaziz Al-Yahya, the Advisor to the Minister of Interior of Saudi Arabia and Chairman of the Supervisory Committee for the Makkah Route Initiative; and Yang Berhormat Pengiran Dato Seri Setia Shamhary bin Pengiran Dato Paduka Haji Mustapha, Minister Of Transport And Infocommunications. The first flight is expected to land in Madinah at 5:15 in the afternoon Madinah time.
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Luncheon With the Chairman of the Superbisory Committee for the Makkah Route InitiativeA delegation from Saudi Arabia led by His Excellency Lieutenant General Sulaiman bin Abdulaziz Al Yahya, Chairman of the Supervisory Committee for the Makkah Route Initiative and Advisor to the Minister of Interior of Saudi Arabia, were feted at a luncheon hosted by the Ministry of Religious Affairs. The event took place at The Empire Brunei.
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Advance Baggage Check-in ProcessAs a measure to further increase the level of preparedness, confidence, comfort and peace of mind of the pilgrims prior to departure, Darussalam Services Sendirian Berhad on 04th April afternoon conducted the advance baggage check-in process for First Group of Haj pilgrims registered under the Fairuz Haj Package. The registration process for the 75 intending pilgrims took place at Brunei International Airport.
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Departure Time of the Country's Haj Pilgrims ScheduleDeparture times of the country's Haj Pilgrims for the Second Flight, 5th May 2026; Third Flight on 6th May and Fourth Flight on 7th May have been re-scheduled to 11.45 in the morning, (previously 10.15 in the morning).
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Pray for Haj PerfectionA report from the Holy Land. Darussalam Services Sendirian Berhad, DSSB on 03rd April night held a Doa Selamat Ceremony prior to the arrival of the country's intending haj pilgrims. Held at Maden Ar Rawda Hotel, Madinah, the function aimed to seek for the blessings of Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala so that all matters involving the country's haj pilgrims can be carried out smoothly.
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