Modern Slavery Statement

1. Introduction

Makkah Gateway Ltd is committed to conducting its business responsibly, ethically and with respect for human rights.

We have a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery, human trafficking, forced labour, servitude and exploitation in our business operations and supply chain.

This statement explains the steps we take, and intend to take, to identify and reduce the risk of modern slavery and human trafficking within our business and relevant supply chains.

• Makkah Gateway Ltd
• Company Number: 13084240
• Registered Office: 19 Ritter Street, London, England, SE18 4DT

2. Our Business

Makkah Gateway Ltd is a UK travel agency providing travel-related services, including Umrah travel arrangements and associated services.

Our business may work with third-party suppliers and service providers, including airlines, hotels, transportation providers, visa service providers, tour operators, technology providers and other travel-related businesses.

Because some travel services involve international suppliers and operations, we recognise the importance of maintaining appropriate standards relating to ethical business practices and human rights.

3. Our Commitment

Makkah Gateway Ltd does not tolerate:

• Slavery
• Servitude
• Forced or compulsory labour
• Human trafficking
• Child exploitation
• Debt bondage
• Unlawful withholding of wages or identity documents
• Any other form of exploitation or abuse

4. Supply Chain

Our supply chain may include third-party organisations providing:

• Airline services
• Hotel accommodation
• Ground transportation
• Visa-related services
• Tours and excursions
• Technology and booking systems
• Professional services
• Marketing and advertising services
• Other goods and services required to operate our business

5. Supplier Due Diligence

Where appropriate and proportionate to the nature of the supplier relationship, we may assess suppliers before entering into or continuing a business relationship.

This may include considering:

• The supplier's reputation and business practices
• Whether the supplier operates in accordance with applicable laws
• Relevant policies relating to employment and human rights
• The nature and location of the supplier's workforce
• Potential modern slavery risks within the supplier's operations
• Relevant certifications or industry standards
• Information provided by the supplier regarding ethical working practices

6. Risk Assessment

We recognise that modern slavery risks may exist at different levels of a supply chain.

Potential risk factors may include:

• Use of temporary or low-paid labour
• Recruitment through third-party agencies
• Overseas supply chains
• Workers who may be vulnerable to exploitation
• Suppliers operating in higher-risk jurisdictions or sectors
• Accommodation and hospitality services
• Transportation and other labour-intensive services

7. Employee Standards

We expect all individuals working for or on behalf of Makkah Gateway Ltd to be treated fairly and respectfully.

Employees should not be subjected to forced labour, intimidation, discrimination, harassment or exploitation.

We expect employment practices to comply with applicable UK employment legislation and other relevant legal requirements.

8. Recruitment Practices

Makkah Gateway Ltd aims to ensure that recruitment practices are conducted fairly and transparently.

We do not support practices involving forced labour, recruitment fees that unlawfully exploit workers, retention of identity documents, threats, coercion or deception.

Where recruitment agencies or other third parties are used, we expect them to operate lawfully and responsibly.

9. Reporting Concerns

Employees, suppliers, customers and other stakeholders are encouraged to raise concerns if they believe that modern slavery, human trafficking or exploitation may be taking place within our business or supply chain.

Concerns should be reported to Makkah Gateway Ltd through the contact details published on our website.

Reports will be treated seriously and reviewed appropriately.

Where necessary, we may seek professional advice or report suspected criminal activity to the relevant authorities.

10. Training and Awareness

We recognise that awareness is an important part of preventing modern slavery.

Where appropriate, we will provide employees or relevant personnel with information or training relating to:

• Modern slavery
• Human trafficking
• Forced labour
• Identifying potential warning signs
• Reporting concerns
• Ethical business practices

11. Monitoring and Review

We will periodically review our approach to modern slavery and human trafficking.

Where appropriate, we may monitor:

• Supplier relationships
• Reported concerns
• Supplier compliance
• Relevant changes in our supply chain
• Staff awareness
• Actions taken in response to identified risks

12. Continuous Improvement

Makkah Gateway Ltd recognises that preventing modern slavery is an ongoing responsibility.

We will seek to improve our policies, supplier due diligence, employee awareness and risk-management processes as our business develops.

We do not claim that modern slavery risks can be eliminated entirely from every part of a global supply chain. Instead, we are committed to taking reasonable and proportionate steps to identify, assess and address potential risks.

13. Compliance

This statement is intended to demonstrate Makkah Gateway Ltd's commitment to responsible business practices and to addressing the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking.

Where Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 applies to Makkah Gateway Ltd, the company will comply with the applicable statutory requirements, including relevant annual reporting, approval and publication requirements.

Where the statutory threshold does not apply, Makkah Gateway Ltd may continue to publish this statement voluntarily as part of its commitment to ethical and responsible business practices.

14. Approval and Review

This statement will be reviewed periodically and updated where appropriate to reflect changes in our business, supply chain, policies or applicable legal requirements.

• Company: Makkah Gateway Ltd
• Company Number: 13084240
• Registered Office: 19 Ritter Street, London, England, SE18 4DT