Saudi interior minister launches ‘security city’ in Makkah 

Interior Minister Prince Abdul Aziz bin Saud bin Naif chairs the Saudi Arabia's Supreme Hajj Committee. (SPA)
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Updated 22 July 2021
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Saudi interior minister launches ‘security city’ in Makkah 

  • Training location offers first-class facilities for special forces to improve skills

MAKKAH: Interior Minister Prince Abdul Aziz bin Saud bin Naif has inaugurated the Security City of the Special Forces for Hajj and Umrah Security in Al-Jumum governorate in Makkah region.

The move is part of the second phase of King Salman’s project to develop the region’s security headquarters.

The city boasts the latest equipment and first-class facilities for the training of special forces to ensure the security of Makkah during the Hajj.

Prince Abdul Aziz, who is also the chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee, toured the city’s buildings and facilities.

The Director of Public Security Gen. Khalid bin Qarar Al-Harbi said the city will further develop the security forces, enabling them to carry out their tasks to serve pilgrims, Umrah performers and visitors in line with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030.

He thanked King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for their support in the security sector.


KSrelief distributes food to 1,479 families in Burkina Faso

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KSrelief distributes food to 1,479 families in Burkina Faso

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s aid agency KSrelief has distributed food relief to 1,479 families in Ouahigouya in Burkina Faso, benefiting 8,874 individuals.

The aid is a part of the organization’s 2026 Food Security Support Project for the country, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Friday.

KSrelief provides support to vulnerable people across the world.