RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Minister for Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif has lauded the efforts of security and military authorities during Hajj season, Arab media reported on Tuesday. He expressed these remarks during a meeting with the Hajj Security Committee and leaders of the Hajj security forces in Makkah today. The Minister said that Hajj pilgrims have faced no issue from the time of their arrival in the holy city of Makkah until the Day of Tarwiyah. He said that they have successfully executed all phases of the security plan during the Hajj season.
Saudi Interior Minister Lauds Efforts of Military, Security Authorities During Hajj
He lauded the efforts of military, the Ministry of Defense, Ministry of the National Guard, the General Intelligence Presidency, and the Presidency of State Security during the Hajj.
The Minister said that security forces will continue their duty until pilgrims return to their countries after performing their rituals with comfort. On the occasion, Gen. Mohammed Al-Bassami, director of public security presented a report on the outcome of the Hajj security plan.
He added that all participating security and military officials in the Hajj season are ready to executive the rest of the security plan stages, thus ensuring the security and safety of Hajj pilgrims. The Minister for Interior also reviewed progress on work at the security and control command center for Hajj at the Public Security headquarters in Mina.
Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif also examined the artificial intelligence (AI) applications that have been developed in collaboration with the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority to support Hajj security personnel in managing big crowds at the holy sites, the Grand Mosque and the Jamarat Bridge.
