Saudi Interior Minister Closes 3rd Hajj Health and Safety Forum in Jeddah
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Updated · Saudi Gazette · May 21
Saudi Interior Minister Closes 3rd Hajj Health and Safety Forum in Jeddah
2 articles · Updated · Saudi Gazette · May 21
Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif attended the closing ceremony of the 3rd Hajj Health and Safety Forum in Jeddah and joined its concluding ministerial meeting.
Dr. Saleh Al-Mohsen said this year’s Hajj medical-services plan centers on stronger cooperation across sectors to improve health, security and service delivery for pilgrims.
Ministers and senior officials from Hajj, health, media and security agencies reviewed joint preparations, with discussions highlighting innovation and modern technology to support pilgrim services.
The interior minister also toured the forum exhibition, where participating entities presented initiatives and technological solutions aimed at boosting Hajj health-security readiness.
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