Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Chairs Meeting of Central Hajj Committee

The meeting focused on reviewing the operational plans and ensuring the readiness of various agencies and services for this year's Hajj. (SPA)
The meeting focused on reviewing the operational plans and ensuring the readiness of various agencies and services for this year's Hajj. (SPA)
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Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Chairs Meeting of Central Hajj Committee

The meeting focused on reviewing the operational plans and ensuring the readiness of various agencies and services for this year's Hajj. (SPA)
The meeting focused on reviewing the operational plans and ensuring the readiness of various agencies and services for this year's Hajj. (SPA)

Governor of the Makkah Region and Chairman of the Central Hajj Committee Prince Khalid bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz and Deputy Governor of Makkah Region and Vice Chairman of the Central Hajj Committee Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz chaired on Tuesday a meeting of the Central Hajj Committee in Jeddah.

The meeting focused on reviewing the operational plans and ensuring the readiness of various agencies and services for this year's Hajj pilgrimage.

The Holy Makkah Municipality presented its plan for this year's Hajj, which involves 11,800 employees and workers and 28 municipal service centers in the holy sites.

These centers are strategically located throughout the holy sites area, operate around the clock and boast the necessary workforce and logistical support.

Central teams have been allocated to handle emergencies.

The municipality has also prepared teams and committees to oversee markets, food stores, restaurants, cleaning, and environmental sanitation.

The Ministry of Health has prepared 16 hospitals, 123 health centers, and five seasonal health centers in Makkah and the holy sites.

The Supreme Authority for Hajj Transport Control presented its operational plan for transporting pilgrims to and from the Grand Mosque, which involves 3,500 buses. Around 12 million trips will be carried out during the Hajj.



Oman, Arab League Welcomes US-Russian Talks in Riyadh

In this handout picture released by the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA), US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R) shakes hands with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during their meeting at Diriyah Palace, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on February 18, 2025. (SPA)
In this handout picture released by the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA), US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R) shakes hands with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during their meeting at Diriyah Palace, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on February 18, 2025. (SPA)
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Oman, Arab League Welcomes US-Russian Talks in Riyadh

In this handout picture released by the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA), US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R) shakes hands with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during their meeting at Diriyah Palace, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on February 18, 2025. (SPA)
In this handout picture released by the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA), US Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R) shakes hands with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during their meeting at Diriyah Palace, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on February 18, 2025. (SPA)

Oman welcomed on Tuesday Saudi Arabia’s hosting of talks between the United States and Russia in Riyadh.

Oman’s Foreign Ministry expressed its support for “these initiatives to promote dialogue and diplomacy in pursuit of political solutions that foster peace, security, and stability.”

The Secretariat General of the Arab League also welcomed the talks.

Official Spokesperson for Arab League Secretary-General Jamal Rushdi stated that the Kingdom's hosting of these talks “represents a significant Arab contribution to global efforts aimed at establishing peace,” including resolving the Ukraine war.