MAKKAH: Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif on Thursday reviewed the readiness of the Hajj Security Forces to implement approved field and organizational plans for Hajj.
The ceremony in Makkah, attended by Prince Abdulaziz, who is also the Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee, included several security and field simulations demonstrating the readiness and operational capabilities of participating forces.
It also featured displays of security vehicles, modern technologies used during Hajj, and support from Security Aviation and field support vehicles.
Director of Public Security and Chairman of the Hajj Security Committee Mohammed Al-Bassami said in a speech that the Saudi leadership has mobilized all resources and capabilities to serve pilgrims.
The effort makes the Kingdom a leading global model in crowd management and achieves the highest level of organization and smooth movement, enabling pilgrims to perform rituals in safety and tranquility, he said.
Al-Bassami explained that the Hajj Security Forces have commenced implementing this season’s duties through integrated security and preventative plans built on lessons learned from previous years and designed to anticipate various scenarios and contingencies.
The plans aim to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims in Makkah, the holy sites, Madinah, and along all routes used by pilgrims.
Al-Bassami also stressed that authorities will firmly confront any attempt to politicize Hajj, disrupt pilgrims’ security, or disturb the performance of rituals.
He underscored the full readiness of Hajj Security Forces to carry out approved plans.
The ceremony was attended by members of the Supreme Hajj Committee, security and military commanders, and several senior officials.
