Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Interior and president of the Supreme Hajj Committee (SHC), has approved the general emergency plan for this year’s Hajj season.
The plan will be implemented with a participation of 33 government agencies.
For his part, Director General of Civil Defense Lt. Gen. Sulaiman Al-Amr stressed that this Hajj season’s plan came in light of the results of last year’s Hajj season, in addition to the recommendations issued by the Supreme Hajj Committee.
He said that the plans are continuously developed as directed by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, the deputy premier and minister of defense, in order to maintain the pilgrims’ security and safety.
He pointed out that the plan included measures to deal with emergency situations, highlighting the tasks and responsibilities of the departments and agencies involved.