NEOM: King Salman on Tuesday briefed the government about his conversations with world leaders this week.
The king, who chaired the virtual meeting from Neom, had phone discussions with the leaders of the US, France, Britain and Russia.
The king also briefed ministers on his message to Kuwaiti Deputy Emir and Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, in which he emphasized ways of strengthening relations between the two nations.
As the holder of the presidency of the G20, the Kingdom reaffirmed its commitment to support the group in confronting the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as achieving stability and balance of the oil market.
The Saudi monarch also affirmed the country’s keenness to reach a permanent and just solution to the Palestinian cause to bring about peace.
The cabinet also reviewed various reports related to the pandemic, including the continuing decline of infections and the increase rate of recoveries in the Kingdom.
King Salman briefs Saudi Cabinet on calls with world leaders
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King Salman briefs Saudi Cabinet on calls with world leaders
Two Holy Mosques authority enhances visitor experience with comprehensive services
- Over 9m iftar meals were distributed at the Grand Mosque, Prophet’s Mosque
- Services provided included multilingual points, mobility assistance for persons with disabilities
MAKKAH: The General Authority for the Care of the Two Holy Mosques reported visitor service statistics for the first 10 days of Ramadan as part of a system to enhance the worship experience in a safe environment.
The authority reported that Zamzam water consumption reached 15,333 cubic meters, while 586,881 visitors benefited from guidance services through field teams and multilingual points.
A total of 9,581,735 iftar meals were distributed at the two holy mosques, of which over 2.9 million iftar meals were handed out at the Prophet’s Mosque, with the support of more than 12,095 male and female volunteers.
Also at the Prophet’s Mosque, services were provided to over 88,900 beneficiaries through guest service centers.
At the Grand Mosque, 104,159 visitors used Tahallul services, and cart and wheelchair services assisted 332,022 individuals, facilitating mobility for older people and persons with disabilities.
These initiatives reflect the Saudi leadership’s commitment to providing exceptional services and maximizing operational efficiency during Ramadan.
The authority said that the total number of visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah during the holy month reached 10,789,467 worshippers, who performed daily prayers and Taraweeh.
It also reported that 317,025 worshippers prayed in the Rawdah Sharifah during the same period, while 784,379 visitors offered greetings to the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and his two companions.
It affirmed that the efficient handling of this volume of visitors was made possible by an integrated operational system that helps organize crowds and facilitate worship, ensuring the highest standards of safety and comfort for visitors to the Prophet’s Mosque during the holy month.
