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Asharq Al-Awsat
a day ago
- Politics
- Asharq Al-Awsat
Saudi Interior Minister Hails Security Forces for Successful Hajj Season
Saudi Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Hajj Supreme Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz extended congratulations from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to the personnel involved in implementing the Hajj security plans on the occasion of Eid Al-Adha and the successful completion of this year's Hajj. This includes members of the Ministry of Interior, the Presidency of State Security, and supporting military agencies from the Ministry of National Guard, the Ministry of Defense, and the General Intelligence Presidency. Prince Abdulaziz met at the ministry's headquarters in Makkah on Sunday with senior officials, commanders of security sectors, Hajj security forces, and supporting military and security agencies in attendance. He stressed that in line with the directives of the leadership, who provided all necessary means and ensured coordination among all government and security bodies, the approved plans for this year's Hajj were successfully implemented, marking a continuation of ongoing development efforts. Prince Abdulaziz praised the efforts of the security and military sectors participating in this year's Hajj, commending their unity, sincerity, and dedication in the field. Their work reflected a deep sense of national and religious responsibility as they honored the privilege of serving the pilgrims, he added.


Arab News
a day ago
- Politics
- Arab News
Saudi interior minister commends security forces for Hajj efforts
MAKKAH: Saudi Minister of Interior Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif has conveyed greetings and congratulations from King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to personnel involved in implementing Hajj security plans following the successful completion of the season. This includes members of the Ministry of Interior, the Presidency of State Security, and supporting military agencies from the Ministry of National Guard, Ministry of Defense, and General Intelligence Presidency. The minister's remarks were made during a meeting at the ministry's headquarters in Makkah with senior officials, commanders of security sectors, Hajj security forces, and supporting military and security agencies. Prince Abdulaziz affirmed that following the directives of the leadership — who provided all necessary resources and ensured coordination among government and security bodies — the approved plans for this year's Hajj were successfully executed. Prince Abdulaziz, as chairman of the Hajj Supreme Committee, praised the security and military sectors for their unity, sincerity, and dedication during this year's season. He emphasized that their work reflected a strong sense of national and religious responsibility, honoring the privilege of serving pilgrims.