JEDDAH: Prince Abdul Aziz bin Saud bin Naif, minister of interior and head of the Supreme Hajj Committee, has adopted the general emergency plan for this year’s Hajj season, to be implemented in participation with 33 government agencies.
The director general of Civil Defense, Lt. Gen. Sulaiman Al-Amr, stressed that this pilgrimage season’s plan was expanded upon in light of the results of last year’s pilgrimage season and the recommendations issued by the committee.
He said that the plans are continuously developed as directed by King Salman and the crown prince so as to ensure the security and safety of pilgrims.
He pointed out that the plan included measures to deal with emergency situations, highlighting the tasks and responsibilities of the departments and agencies involved.
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Hajj 2019 emergency plan approved
Hajj 2019 emergency plan approved
- The plans are continuously developed as directed by King Salman and the crown prince so as to ensure the security and safety of pilgrims
Saudi foreign minister arrives in Cairo for meeting with Egyptian president
- Prince Faisal bin Farhan will discuss regional developments with Egyptian officials
LONDON: Prince Faisal bin Farhan, the Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs, arrived in Cairo for an official visit on Sunday evening.
He is scheduled to meet with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi on Monday and his Egyptian counterpart Badr Abdelatty, according to the Saudi Press Agency.
Prince Faisal will discuss ways to enhance Saudi-Egyptian relations across various sectors, and talks will also focus on regional developments, SPA added.
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