MINA: More than two million Muslims from around the world arrived in Mina to spend the day of Tarwiyah and follow the footsteps of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). Pilgrims will then head to Mount Arafat on Thursday.
Thousands of security men accompanied the flows of pilgrims along Mina’s wide roads, bridges and tunnels. The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) mission at the holy sites monitored the pilgrims heading from Makkah to Mina. Their journey went smoothly despite the huge number of vehicles and pedestrians. Traffic patrols were assisted by security forces in their efforts to organize the traffic, guide pilgrims and maintain security.
The Ministry of Health is offering medical and health care services to pilgrims during this year’s Hajj season by providing thousands of doctors, nurses and specialists appointed to serve pilgrims. These members work at hospitals near the holy sites and Makkah. The ministry assists the relevant authorities in carrying out the general emergency plan and dealing with emergencies that might arise during the pilgrims’ stop in Mina and Jamaarat bridge.
Along with the ministry, medical service departments of the National Guard Ministry, and the Defense Ministry and its hospitals appointed hundreds of their members to offer medical and treatment services to pilgrims at the holy sites.
The Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) is providing its services through thousands of members appointed to serve Hajjis. The organization designated a fleet of 100 ambulances spread throughout the holy sites.
Over 2m flock to Mina as Hajj begins
Over 2m flock to Mina as Hajj begins
Prince Faisal meets UN, US envoys in Munich to discuss Gaza and promoting tolerance
- Saudi foreign minister held talks on sidelines of Munich Security Conference
RIYADH: Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi minister of foreign affairs, held separate meetings on Saturday with UN and and US officials, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
On the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, Prince Faisal met Nikolay Mladenov, high representative of the UN special coordinating committee on the Middle East peace process, with talks focusing on the latest developments in the Gaza Strip and efforts to address the situation.
In a separate meeting, the foreign minister met Yehuda Kaplan, US special envoy for combating antisemitism.
The discussions reviewed efforts to promote the values of dialogue and tolerance, combat extremism, and underscored the importance of fostering understanding and peaceful coexistence.
Both meetings were also attended by Prince Faisal’s adviser, Mohammed Al-Yahya, and Minister Plenipotentiary at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Manal Radwan.
