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Several Arab and Gulf leaders congratulated Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman for their great efforts in making the 2026 Hajj a great success.
MAKKAH — Minister of Interior and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif received Syrian Minister of Interior Anas Khattab at the ministry’s headquarters in Makkah on Friday. Several senior officials attended the meeting.During the meeting, the ministers reviewed areas of existing cooperation and security coordination between the two countries and discussed a number of topics of mutual interest.The Syrian interior minister praised this year’s Hajj operation, notably the integrated services and efficient crowd management. “The excellent Hajj operation reflects
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MINA — Makkah Deputy Emir Prince Saud bin Mishaal met with Minister of Hajj and Umrah Tawfiq Al-Rabiah and Minister of Transport and Logistics Saleh Al-Jasser separately to review operations for the 2026 Hajj. The meeting between the deputy emir and minister of Hajj highlighted successful inter-agency cooperation that enhanced the efficiency of crowd management, transportation, and pilgrim services. Key metrics showed that transportation plans directed 60 percent of pilgrims to Mina and 40 percent to Arafat on the Day of Tarwiyah. Additionally, digital initiatives saw the Nusuk card record ove
MEAT OF SACRIFICIAL ANIMALS FROM HAJJ WILL BE SENT TO 27 COUNTRIES The meat of sacrificial animals is distributed within Saudi Arabia through 700 charitable organizations and is also sent to 27 countries, including the Gaza Strip, according to carefully developed humanitarian and economic standards. The project covers the entire cycle: from purchasing the sacrificial animal through official channels, veterinary and Sharia control to meat distribution and notifying the recipient. The initiative helps reduce chaotic slaughter practices, protect public health, improve the experience of pilgrims, ensure full utilization of meat, and minimize food waste. The capacity of the project's facilities exceeds 1.1 million head of livestock, and more than 700 charitable organizations are involved in operational and support activities.
MADINAH — Madinah welcomed on Friday evening the first groups of pilgrims arriving from Makkah after performing the Hajj rituals. They arrived via the Haramain High-Speed Train and buses and other vehicles along the Hijrah Road. The arrival of these pilgrims to Madinah was facilitated by a comprehensive system of field and organizational services provided by relevant authorities to ensure their smooth arrival and transportation to their accommodations mainly in the central Haram area. The relevant Hajj authorities and sectors in Madinah have raised their readiness to receive groups of pilgrims
RIYADH — The Ministry of Health announced that the 2026 Hajj season was entirely free of epidemic outbreaks or public health threats, confirming that the health of the pilgrims remained stable and reassuring. This announcement follows official declarations of the overall success of the Hajj season across all organizational levels. Minister of Health Fahad Al-Jalajel said that this milestone reflects the deep care the Kingdom’s leadership bestows upon the health and safety of the pilgrims, showcasing the readiness of the health system and its seamless integration with other government agencies.