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King Salman Inaugurates New Terminal at Jeddah Airport

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz inaugurated Jeddah airport’s new terminal. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz inaugurated Jeddah airport’s new terminal. (SPA)
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King Salman Inaugurates New Terminal at Jeddah Airport

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz inaugurated Jeddah airport’s new terminal. (SPA)
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz inaugurated Jeddah airport’s new terminal. (SPA)

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz inaugurated on Tuesday Jeddah airport’s new terminal, part of a push to increase foreign visitors to the kingdom and diversify its oil-based economy.

Jeddah is the main airport where pilgrims arrive before travelling on to the holy city of Makkah to perform the Hajj pilgrimage and the Umrah.

The inauguration of the new Terminal 1 of King Abdulaziz International Airport brings the airport to 810,000 square meters with the capacity to handle 30 million passengers annually, state news agency SPA said.

The airport operates flights to three international destinations and 21 domestic ones.

Pilgrims comprise the bulk of Saudi Arabia’s 20 million annual foreign visitors, apart from workers and business travelers.

Officials aim to increase the number of Umrah and Hajj pilgrims to 15 million and 5 million respectively by 2020, and hope to double the umrah number again to 30 million by 2030.

The government has approved plans to issue electronic visas for foreign visitors to attend sporting events and concerts, and is expected to announce details this month.

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Saudi Interior Ministry's Continuous Efforts Enhance National Security Landscape

The Saudi Ministry of Interior has achieved remarkable results in its strategic indicators under Saudi Vision 2030’s Quality of Life Program. (SPA)
The Saudi Ministry of Interior has achieved remarkable results in its strategic indicators under Saudi Vision 2030’s Quality of Life Program. (SPA)
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Saudi Interior Ministry's Continuous Efforts Enhance National Security Landscape

The Saudi Ministry of Interior has achieved remarkable results in its strategic indicators under Saudi Vision 2030’s Quality of Life Program. (SPA)
The Saudi Ministry of Interior has achieved remarkable results in its strategic indicators under Saudi Vision 2030’s Quality of Life Program. (SPA)

The Saudi Ministry of Interior (MOI) has achieved remarkable results in its strategic indicators under Saudi Vision 2030’s Quality of Life Program.

The “Level of Trust in Security Services” indicator recorded an impressive 99.77% in 2023, surpassing the 2030 target by 111%. Additionally, the “Premeditated Murder Rate per 100,000 Population” indicator achieved an actual rate of 0.59, exceeding the 2030 target by 119%.

The MOI and its sectors have made significant advancements in their security and humanitarian systems across all levels. (SPA)

According to a statement by the MOI on Monday, these achievements are credited to the consistent support of the 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.

The MOI and its sectors have made significant advancements in their security and humanitarian systems across all levels, delivering high-quality services to citizens, residents, and visitors alike. These efforts strengthen societal security and benefit all individuals residing in the Kingdom, contributing to a comprehensive national security renaissance, said the statement.

The “Level of Trust in Security Services” indicator recorded an impressive 99.77% in 2023, surpassing the 2030 target by 111%. (SPA)

This progress has been driven by initiatives such as “Pioneering Police Centers,” the “Unified Security Operations Center (911),” the “Unified Crime Classification System,” “Security Equipment,” and the enhancement of the “Aman Platform,” all of which underscore the Kingdom’s enduring commitment to safety and security.

These achievements are credited to the consistent support of the 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. (SPA)