Cyberjaya, 13 May 2025 – Dagang NeXchange Berhad (“DNeX”), through wholly owned subsidiary Dagang Net Technologies Sdn Bhd (“Dagang Net”), continues its involvement in Saudi Arabia’s Makkah Route initiative for 2025.
DNeX has recently secured the contracts cumulatively valued at USD1.8 million to provide site facilitation and supply of technical and technological equipment at six international sites across Malaysia, Indonesia, and Turkiye, reaffirming the company’s strategic role in facilitating the seamless Hajj pilgrimage experience for Muslims worldwide.
Leveraging the company’s successful track record, full implementation for 2025 is actively progressing. DNeX has been involved in the Makkah Route project since 2019.
The Makkah Route Initiative is spearheaded by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior, in collaboration with several other government entities. This initiative is a key component of the Pilgrim Experience Program, which aligns with Saudi Vision 2030 and expedites immigration pre-clearance for pilgrims departing from selected countries, easing their arrival in Saudi Arabia and enabling direct transit to accommodation in Makkah and Madinah.
DNeX’s Group Chief Executive Officer Faizal Sham Abu Mansor said, “We are honoured to continue contributing to this sacred journey and facilitating the Hajj pilgrimage through the initiative,” he said.
“Securing the same six sites for 2025 is a testament to the trust placed by Saudi Arabia in our capabilities and commitment. Our ongoing collaboration with authorities in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Turkiye also reflects our dedication to operational excellence in international partnerships,” he added.
The six sites involved are KUL – KLIA Terminal 1 (Malaysia), CGK – Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (Jakarta, Indonesia), SUB – Juanda International Airport (Surabaya, Indonesia), SOC – Adi Soemarmo Airport (Solo, Indonesia), IST – Istanbul Airport (Istanbul, Türkiye) and ESB – Ankara Esenboğa Airport (Ankara, Türkiye).
This initiative continues under the commission of Elm Company, a Saudi Government-owned entity under the Public Investment Fund, the investment arm of the Saudi Ministry of Finance. The company is a pivotal digital solutions provider in Saudi Arabia and has been instrumental in supporting the Kingdom’s digital transformation initiatives, particularly in enhancing services related to Hajj and Umrah.
Having secured six of the 11 global Makkah Route sites this year, DNeX is optimistic about securing additional sites in the next Hajj season. The company also plans to deepen its collaboration with Elm Company, exploring opportunities in transportation and security, in line with its strategy to expand involvement in international government technology and infrastructure projects.