Saudi, German FMs Discuss Developments in Sudan

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan attends a news conference at the Arab Gulf Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, December 9, 2022. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri/File Photo
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan attends a news conference at the Arab Gulf Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, December 9, 2022. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri/File Photo
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Saudi, German FMs Discuss Developments in Sudan

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan attends a news conference at the Arab Gulf Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, December 9, 2022. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri/File Photo
Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan attends a news conference at the Arab Gulf Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, December 9, 2022. REUTERS/Ahmed Yosri/File Photo

Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah received on Thursday a phone call from his German counterpart, Annalena Baerbock, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

During the call, the two sides discussed the developments in Sudan, and the conditions of the foreigners stranded there. They stressed the importance of stopping the military escalation, and providing the necessary protection for Sudanese civilians and residents, and safe humanitarian corridors for those wishing to leave the country.

They also discussed developments in the region and the world.



International Media Delegations Visit Hajj Command and Control Center in Holy Sites

The delegations were briefed on the coordination mechanisms that operate under a unified operational umbrella, bringing together various security and technical agencies. SPA
The delegations were briefed on the coordination mechanisms that operate under a unified operational umbrella, bringing together various security and technical agencies. SPA
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International Media Delegations Visit Hajj Command and Control Center in Holy Sites

The delegations were briefed on the coordination mechanisms that operate under a unified operational umbrella, bringing together various security and technical agencies. SPA
The delegations were briefed on the coordination mechanisms that operate under a unified operational umbrella, bringing together various security and technical agencies. SPA

International media delegations covering this year's Hajj season visited the command and control center in Saudi Arabia’s holy sites.

The visit provided them with an in-depth look at the integrated security and technical efforts dedicated to managing the Hajj season.

They were received by Director General of Public Security and Chairman of the Hajj Security Committee Lt. Gen. Mohammed Al-Bassami.

During their visit, the delegations were briefed on the coordination mechanisms that operate under a unified operational umbrella, bringing together various security and technical agencies.

This robust system is supported by the latest monitoring, analysis, and live surveillance technologies, all of which significantly enhance the national system's readiness to serve pilgrims.

The media representatives also learned about the role of artificial intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies in supporting efficient crowd management and the proactive dispatch of pilgrims.