Pakistan’s leading online ticketing platform, Bookme has expanded its operations into the Saudi Arabian market by securing two landmark agreements. With over a decade of experience, the popular travel technology platform has revolutionized online booking, providing seamless access to travel for customers across the country.
Bookme was selected by the Saudi Tourism Ministry as the official and exclusive online travel agency (OTA) partner for Pakistan during the Arabian Travel Market Expo 2024. This partnership aims to digitize travel between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, offering a seamless booking experience for travelers.
The Saudi Tourism Authority highlighted Bookme’s extensive user base and expertise in digital travel booking as instrumental in promoting Saudi Arabia as a tourism destination beyond religious travel.
One of the key benefits of this partnership is the simplified booking process for Umrah pilgrimages and Visit visas, a one of a kind partnership with a Pakistani company.
Starting July 1st, people can book local transportation, accommodation, and flights within Saudi Arabia through the Bookme app or website. The payment process is streamlined, with customers given a two-day grace period to settle their bills.
Online Umrah visa applications for Saudi Arabia, however, are expected to be launched within the next few months. Pakistani pilgrims will only need to provide a picture of their passport and a selfie to apply for the visa while the fees will be lower than what’s charged in the market by travel agents. Standard embassy rates will be charged, claims Bookme.
Tourist visas are expected to be launched later with the additional requirement of biometric verification.
This major milestone will make the process of Umrah booking and travel management simpler for an average Pakistani. Bookme’s new service is expected to make the religious task of Umrah and tourism to the holy land unbelievably easier.
In another significant development, Bookme has signed an agreement with Mrsool, a prominent Saudi delivery platform that boasts a customer-base of over 8 million and operates in Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Mrsool, founded in 2016 by Ayman Alsanad and Naif Alsimri, offers a wide range of on-demand delivery services, including butler services, food and beverage, groceries, pharma, quick commerce, and digital products. The signing ceremony took place at the Pakistani Embassy in Riyadh, with Bookme’s founder and CEO, Faizan Aslam, and COO, Muhammad T. Ali, in attendance alongside Mrsool’s CEO, Aymen AlSanad, CMO Naif Alsimri, CFO Hammad Raza, and CSO Abdullah Haboudal.
Good decision
I have no money
But I want a visa