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Updated · Saudi Gazette · May 21
Saudi Interior Minister Closes 3rd Hajj Health and Safety Forum in Jeddah
Updated
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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