Dagang Nexchange Bhd’s (DNeX) wholly owned unit, Dagang Net Technologies Sdn Bhd, has secured service and infrastructure contracts to continue supporting Saudi Arabia’s Makkah Route initiative for the 2026 hajj season.
The contracts cover site facilitation, logistics and telecommunications services at seven international airports in Malaysia, Indonesia and Türkiye. This marks an expansion from last year, with one new airport added in Indonesia.
DNeX said it has been involved in the Makkah Route programme since 2019. The initiative, led by Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior, allows pilgrims to complete immigration clearance in their home countries before departure, helping to improve arrival efficiency and the overall pilgrimage experience.
Group chief executive officer Faizal Sham Abu Mansor said the continued appointment reflects the trust placed in DNeX and highlights strong recurring revenue opportunities.
For the 2026 hajj season, DNeX’s operations will cover KLIA Terminal 1 in Malaysia; Soekarno-Hatta, Juanda, Adi Soemarmo and Sultan Hasanuddin airports in Indonesia; as well as Istanbul Airport and Ankara Esenboğa Airport in Türkiye.
DNeX is also continuing its collaboration with Elm Company, a Saudi government-owned digital solutions provider. Beyond the Makkah Route programme, both companies are exploring further opportunities in transportation and security.
With seven out of 16 global project sites secured this year, compared with six last season, DNeX said it remains optimistic about future expansion and growing its international recurring income base.
