Navigation between the Egyptian port of Safaga and the Saudi Port of Dhaba will be resumed on Monday after suspension during Hajj season.

Red Sea Ports Authority Chairman Abdel Rehim Moustafa said on Saturday that Safaga port has finalized preparations for the return of about 22,000 Egyptians who were working Saudi Arabia during the hajj season.

He added that the authority has taken all needed preparations for pilgrims' return to Egypt.