JEDDAH: The Defense Ministry, represented by the Saudi Royal Land Forces, is backing the Public Security Forces to ensure Hajj pilgrims’ safety and security.
Maj. Gen. Ibrahim Al-Asheikh, commander of the land forces’ military police, expressed their pride in serving pilgrims alongside other sectors, and said the land forces will supervise the Grand Mosque’s gates.
The crown prince’s directives require maximum effort to serve pilgrims and ensure their comfort and safety. There are highly trained units for crowd management, riot control and rapid intervention if necessary, he said.
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Defense Ministry backs security efforts for Hajj
Defense Ministry backs security efforts for Hajj
- A number of Saudi ministries are coordinating to facilitate for pilgrims their prescribed rites
Saudia resumes some flights to Dubai from Riyadh and Jeddah
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's national carrier Saudia will partially resume operations to Dubai from Saturday, the airline announced on Friday.
The airline will run outbound and inbound flights from Riyadh and Jeddah to the emirate.
The flights will initially operate on a limited schedule with additional services expected to be restored, the airline said.
After the Iran conflict started last weekend, Saudia Airlines suspended flights to Amman, Kuwait, and Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha, Bahrain, Moscow and Peshawar.
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