Makkah deputy emir meets Hajj minister and Civil Defense chief
Saudi Gazette report
MAKKAH — Deputy Emir of Makkah and Deputy Chairman of Permanent Committee for Hajj and Umrah Prince Saud bin Mishaal met with Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah in Mina on Saturday.
During the meeting, Al-Rabiah briefed Prince Saud on the Ministry of Hajj and Umrah's extensive efforts for this year's Hajj season. The deputy emir was informed about the wide array of services provided to pilgrims at the holy sites and the successful outcomes of the collaborative efforts among all entities involved in implementing Hajj plans and services.
Prince Saud bin Mishaal met with Civil Defense Director General Maj. Gen. Dr. Hammoud Al-Faraj in Mina. During the meeting, Prince Saud received a summary of the Civil Defense's work in the holy sites, highlighting preventive measures, awareness initiatives, and operational strategies.
The deputy emir also met with Public Health Authority CEO Dr. Abdullah Algwizani in Mina. During the meeting, Prince Saud had a detailed briefing on the authority's initiatives for the 2025 Hajj season, including an overview of the proactive role played by mobile units dedicated to disease containment, the implementation of field laboratory tests, and the strengthening of swift response efforts across the holy sites.
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