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UAS manages Hajj operations for over 130,000 pilgrims
The company supported thousands of Hajj pilgrims through air and ground services across Asia, Africa and Europe during the 2025 season.
Omar Hosari, founder and CEO of UAS International Trip Support.

UAS International Trip Support supported the journeys of 133,028 Hajj pilgrims in 2025, delivering full aviation and ground services across three continents. Working with operators, airport authorities and government agencies, the company managed 845 flight sectors to and from 31 airports, obtained 2,516 flight permits and delivered 2,083 dedicated handling services for passengers, aircraft and crew.

Specifically, UAS supported 87,567 pilgrims from Indonesia, 13,154 from Niger, 7,459 from Guinea, 6,708 from Chad, 5,975 from Uzbekistan, 3,500 from Tajikistan, 2,500 from Kyrgyzstan, 2,094 from Belgium, 1,963 from Sierra Leone, 1,626 from France, 326 from the Netherlands and 156 from Germany.

The company's services included check-in coordination, CIQ facilitation, ramp operations, fuelling, crew logistics, permit acquisition and more, all adapted to the complex needs of Hajj travel.

“Hajj operations are among the most complex in the aviation calendar and also require a lot of sensitivity. Our team is proud to support the sacred journey of so many pilgrims, offering operational precision while honouring the spiritual significance of the experience,” says UAS founder and CEO Omar Hosari. “This milestone reflects not only our operational capability but also our commitment to ensuring safe, dignified and seamless experiences for travellers from across the globe.”

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