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Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud Meets with Senior Officials from the Ministry of Interior and Security, Hajj Security Forces, and Military Commanders

Makkah: Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz has met here with senior officials, of security, Hajj security forces, and military commanders and commended them for safeguarding the security and safety of pilgrims, thus contributing to the success of the Hajj season 1445 AH.

Prince Abdulaziz conveyed the greetings and congratulations of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and of His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to the personnel of the Ministry of Interior, the Presidency of State Security, and the supporting military bodies from the Ministry of National Guard, the Ministry of Defense, and the General Intelligence Presidency on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha, and affirmed the leadership’s pride and appreciation for all these institutions for carrying out the Hajj security and organizational plans.

The minister emphasized that a safe Hajj
and a fulfilling experience for pilgrims on this journey of faith were achieved due to a combination of qualified human capabilities, strategic planning, and optimal use of technology.

Prince Abdulaziz commended the efforts and dedication of the sectors taking part in the Hajj.

Director of Public Security and Chairman of the Hajj Security Committee Lieutenant-General Mohammad bin Abdullah Al-Bassami emphasized that the Hajj security forces are still working according to plans, to ensure the safety of the pilgrims, stressing that all parties involved work together, making full use of all technology, including AI, human and technical resources.

Al-Bassami said that the Hajj security forces will continue following the security and organizational plans until Hajj is completed and pilgrims return to their countries.

Source: Saudi Press Agency