RIYADH, 22 January 2003 — Interior Minister Prince Naif has issued his directives to open the Yanbu port for the pilgrims arriving from Egypt. Following the orders, the first group of pilgrims would arrive at the port on Jan. 29, for the first time in 23 years. The pilgrims arriving at the port will travel to Madinah first. The United Agents Office has made preparations to receive the pilgrims.