Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud Sponsors Annual Ceremony for Forces Participating in Hajj Season
Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee, reviewed the readiness of the Hajj security forces to carry out their field duties in ensuring the safety and security of the pilgrims.
This came during his patronage of the annual ceremony organized by the forces participating in this year’s Hajj season, 1446.
In a speech delivered during the event, the Director of Public Security and Chairman of the Hajj Security Committee, Lieutenant General Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Bassami, affirmed that the wise leadership has mobilized all capabilities to serve the pilgrimage and care for the pilgrims, making it one of its highest priorities. He also noted that these great efforts have produced exemplary outcomes in managing human crowds, coordination, planning, and integration among the various sectors, thereby ensuring the intended goals and allowing the guests of God to enjoy the highest levels of safety and security.
His Excellency stressed that the Hajj security forces are at the highest levels of readiness and preparedness, and are capable of dealing firmly and effectively with anything that may disrupt the security of the pilgrims or interfere with their performance of the rituals, thereby ensuring a secure environment for them to fulfill their religious duties.
The ceremony included live field simulations reflecting various security scenarios, as well as a display of advanced security vehicles and equipment, including security aviation and specialized vehicles used during the Hajj season.
Hajj and Umrah
Attending the ceremony were Prince Salman bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Governor of the Madinah Region and Chairman of the Permanent Committee for Hajj and Umrah in the Madinah Region; Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region; Prince Dr. Abdulaziz bin Mohammed bin Ayyaf, Acting Deputy Minister of Interior; Prince Dr. Bandar bin Abdullah bin Mashari, Assistant Minister of Interior for Technical Affairs; Prince Dr. Faisal bin Mohammed bin Saad, Advisor to the Governor of the Makkah Region and General Supervisor of the Governorate’s Agency; as well as ministers who are members of the Supreme Hajj Committee, leaders of security and military sectors, and several senior officials.
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