The Ministry of Haj will grant 10 percent additional space to Haj companies at the locations allocated to them in the Holy Sites since these companies have efficiently contributed in reducing Haj prices, sources told Okaz/Saudi Gazette. This increase will be given as an incentive to companies that are taking part in the low-cost Haj program which aims to enable those with limited income to perform the annual pilgrimage. The General Administration for Domestic Pilgrims has made it mandatory for companies who want to apply for two locations to have at least 2,500 pilgrims and an evaluation grade of 90. The first phase of allocating spaces started Monday and will go on until Wednesday for companies that achieved a performance rate of 90 grades and above. The second phase will start next Saturday and continue for two days for companies that achieved 80 grades and above, while the third phase, for companies of 70 grades and above, will start on Sept. 27 and continue for two days. __
