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Saudi Interior Minister Reviews Readiness of Agencies to Receive Pilgrims at Arafat
Saudi Minister of Interior and Supreme Hajj Committee Chairman Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz reviewed the readiness of participating agencies to receive pilgrims at Arafat during this year's Hajj, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.
During his inspection visit, the minister met with several chairmen of the boards of domestic and international Hajj service companies, emphasizing the importance of coordination between the companies and security agencies to ensure the safety and security of pilgrims.
He stressed strict adherence to the scheduled movement times to Arafat and the stoning rituals in accordance with approved plans, while avoiding any exposure of pilgrims to the risks of heat stress.
Additionally, he inspected several camps that have been prepared and upgraded to receive pilgrims on the Day of Arafat and was briefed on the key services enhanced for this year's Hajj.
