JEDDAH: Prince Abdullah bin Bandar bin Abdul Aziz, deputy governor of Makkah region, raised the level of coordination between the bodies operating at the Grand Mosque to ensure the movement of crowds to and from the mosque in coordination with the work being carried out on the Zamzam well rehabilitation project, which is scheduled to be completed before the coming month of Ramadan.
During his field inspection, the prince also highlighted the work being carried out to rehabilitate the Zamzam well by organizing a campaign to raise awareness among visitors of the Grand Mosque.
Prince Abdullah listened to those in charge of the project who explained the ongoing work to complete the construction of the five service bridges to Zamzam from the eastern side.
The rehabilitation of the well will provide Zamzam water in sufficient quantities to meet the increasing levels of pilgrims. The project will upgrade the storage, pumping and optimum water distribution systems to ensure purity and safety, and also to sterilize the surrounding areas of the well in the old basement of the Grand Mosque.
Deputy governor of Makkah region oversees Zamzam well project progress
Deputy governor of Makkah region oversees Zamzam well project progress
Syrian foreign minister congratulates Saudi counterpart on Founding Day
- Asaad Al-Shaibani and Prince Faisal bin Farhan also discuss developments in Syria and the wider region, as well as bilateral cooperation
- This year’s Founding Day marked the 299th anniversary of the establishment of the First Saudi State
RIYADH: Syria’s foreign minister, Asaad Al-Shaibani, on Monday congratulated his Saudi counterpart, Prince Faisal bin Farhan, on Founding Day, which this year marked the 299th anniversary of the establishment of the First Saudi State.
During their telephone conversation the ministers also discussed the latest developments in Syria and the wider region, along with ways in which they might strengthen bilateral relations, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Prince Faisal reaffirmed the Kingdom’s support for Syria’s sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity, and highlighted the need for regional stability and security, the Syrian Arab News Agency said.
Founding Day, which was introduced in 2022, is celebrated each year on Feb. 22 and marks the founding of the First Saudi State in 1727.
