Hajj ministry removes two office managers for failing pilgrims

The office managers were referred to a disciplinary board. (Huda Bashatah)
Updated 14 August 2019
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Hajj ministry removes two office managers for failing pilgrims

MAKKAH: The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has removed two office managers from their positions after they failed to provide the required services to pilgrims.

The decision was approved by Prince Badr bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, the Deputy Governor of Makkah Region.

The office managers were working under the Hujjaj South Asia Establishment. They were referred to a disciplinary board, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Two new directors were appointed to replace them to help “safely return our brothers the pilgrims to their countries.”

 

 


Saudi crown prince meets with US senator Lindsey Graham in Riyadh

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Saudi crown prince meets with US senator Lindsey Graham in Riyadh

RIYADH: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with US senator Lindsey Graham in Riyadh on Friday, state news agency SPA reported.

The two discussed bilateral relations between Saudi Arabia and the United States and regional developments.

Also at the meeting was Saudi foreign minister Faisal bin Farhan, Minister of defense Khaled Al Saud and Member of the Council of Ministers Musaad Al Aiban.

Earlier, Graham had said the Saudi crown prince believed in the need to reach a dignified solution for the Palestinian people.

“Saudi Arabia is key to what I hope will happen in the region and the world,” Graham added.

“The Saudi Crown Prince’s vision will shape the region for generations to come, and is great for the civilized world,” said Graham.