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Arab News
9 hours ago
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Saudi interior minister inspects Hajj preparedness at holy sites
RIYADH: Saudi interior minister conducted a field tour on Wednesday to inspect the readiness of the Al-Mashaaer Al-Mugaddassah (Holy Sites) Metro Line as pilgrims move to the holy site of Arafat. Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud, who also heads the Supreme Hajj Committee, was briefed on the mechanisms of dispatching and scheduling train trips, in full integration with the relevant security and regulatory authorities, ensuring smooth operations and the safety of pilgrims the Saudi Press Agency said. The minister boarded a train ride to the Mina 3 (Jamarat) Station, where he inspected the station's readiness and facilities to receive pilgrims. The metro line is a high-capacity rail system in Makkah that operates for only seven days a year, during Hajj, as a shuttle service to take pilgrims to and from holy sites. It has a capacity of up to 72,000 passengers per hour. Prince Abdulaziz also visited the Facilities Security Forces, who regulate pedestrian movement and crowd management in the areas surrounding the metro stations, and was briefed on the forces' plans and role in supporting and assisting the Hajj Security Forces.
Asharq Al-Awsat
27-05-2025
- Business
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Arabia, US Sign Security Agreements
Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz signed on Monday several security agreements with corresponding US agencies. The agreements fall within the scope of the General Directorate of Narcotics Control (GDNC) and the Facilities Security Forces and focus on human capital development, knowledge transfer, and strengthening security agencies' capacities in drug control, training, and critical infrastructure security. The deals are part of efforts to strengthen international partnerships with counterpart agencies.
Arab News
12-03-2025
- Arab News
Facilities Security Forces chief inspects Haramain train stations to ensure Umrah pilgrims' safety
MAKKAH: The commander of Saudi Arabia's Facilities Security Forces, Maj. Gen. Saad bin Abdulaziz Al-Moghaisseb, inspected transportation sites in Makkah as part of efforts to ensure the safety and security of visitors and Umrah pilgrims during Ramadan. Al-Moghaisseb visited the command and control centers, halls, and yards of the Haramain High Speed Railway, which connects the holy city of Makkah to Madinah. Staff briefed the FSF commander on security measures implemented at the Haramain train stations to create a safe environment for visitors and Umrah pilgrims. The commander conveyed the greetings of Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif to FSF staff for the month of Ramadan, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
