Banks to sell each pilgrim up to SAR 3,000 for hajj season

Local banks will be selling each pilgrim going on hajj next month up to SAR 3,000, Al Masry Al Youm said on Wednesday. The move is a sign of the continued availability of foreign currency in the banking system. The amount would be enough for three medium-sized bags of overpriced clothes from H&M. Or a pair of nice sunglasses. Depends on what kind of shopper you are.