Saudi Arabia approves emergency plan for Haj

Riyadh - The plan aims to provide pilgrims with all capabilities to facilitate performing Haj in an atmosphere of tranquillity and security.

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdul Aziz, Saudi Deputy Prime Minister, Interior Minister and Chairman of the Haj Supreme Committee, has approved the general Civil Defence plan for implementation in emergency situations during Haj season this year, 1437 AH. 
Saudi Press Agency, SPA, quoted Lieutenant General Suleiman bin Abdullah Al Amr, Director-General of Civil Defence, as saying that the plan aims to provide pilgrims with all capabilities to facilitate performing Haj in an atmosphere of tranquillity and security. 
Lt. Gen. Al Amr said that over 17,000 officers and privates are participating in carrying out the general plan for emergencies in Haj with the help of 3000 machines and equipment.
There is also a plan for supporting the Civil Defence forces with personnel from the regions in case they are needed.
He said the plan was based on studying and drawing lessons from the positive and negative aspects experienced during the past years.
 
 
 

• Saudi Arabia