Maximum comfort and safety for Hajj pilgrims
Shaikh Adnan bin Abdulla Al Qattan, Head of the Kingdom of Bahrain's Hajj Mission, conducted field visits in Madinah, where he was accompanied by a number of mission officials.
They visited several Bahraini tour operators, met with their organisers, and reviewed the pilgrims' conditions and the efforts made to serve them.
Shaikh Adnan bin Abdulla emphasised the importance of continuing to ensure maximum comfort and safety for pilgrims and providing all necessary facilities to help them perform their rituals with ease and reassurance during this year's Hajj season.
He listened to their feedback and proposals, underscoring the need for continued cooperation and coordination between the mission and the tour operators to improve service quality.
He also visited the Al Ogaly Medical Clinic complex, which has been contracted to provide medical care to the mission's members and pilgrims while in Madinah.
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