MAKKAH: Makkah Gov. Prince Khalid Al-Faisal thanked King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for supervising the services offered to pilgrims during this year’s Hajj, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Prince Khalid said all Saudis were proud of the efforts made to help pilgrims during their stay in the Kingdom.
He thanked local and international media representatives for their coverage of the pilgrimage, telling a press conference in Mina that the number of Hajj pilgrims this year reached 2,489,406.
Of these, 1,855,027 were from outside the Kingdom and 634,379 were from inside Saudi Arabia.
He said that the number of people violating Hajj permit and entry regulations was 298,379, a 29 percent drop from last year’s figure.
The Makkah governor said that more than 350,000 people had worked to provide pilgrims with support and services. He also said that 35,000 volunteers, in addition to 120,000 security personnel, 30,000 health practitioners and 200,000 workers from other sectors, had contributed to the success of the Hajj season.
Prince Khalid told the media that health services were provided for more than 500,000 pilgrims. As many as 173 hospitals, health centers, and mobile clinics with a capacity of 5,000 beds were available. Health professionals carried out 336 open heart operations and cardiac catheterizations, as well as 2,700 other procedures.
Violations by Hajj pilgrims dropped 29% compared to 2018, says Prince Khalid Al-Faisal
Violations by Hajj pilgrims dropped 29% compared to 2018, says Prince Khalid Al-Faisal
- Prince Khalid told the media that health services were provided for more than 500,000 pilgrims
Session held on development in Makkah
- The session underscored Makkah’s status as a city of global religious and historical significance, and stressed the need for development projects that respect this, while providing high-quality services for residents and visitors
RIYADH: The Makkah-based Mirkaz Al-Balad Al-Ameen Initiative recently hosted a dialogue session focusing on the role of partnerships in strengthening trust and advancing development, as part of its programs addressing developmental and economic issues shaping the future of Makkah.
The event brought together specialists and stakeholders in investment and development, and highlighted public–private partnerships as a key driver of development and investment in major cities.
It also discussed the role of the real estate market in attracting investment and financing, suggesting that strong market activity enhances investor confidence and supports the launch of projects that improve the urban environment.
The session underscored Makkah’s status as a city of global religious and historical significance, and stressed the need for development projects that respect this, while providing high-quality services for residents and visitors and enhancing their quality of life.
The discussion presented ideas for the development of the investment environment in Makkah related to enhancing transparency and advancing strategic partnerships, enabling high-quality investments and sustainable economic development.
