Deputy Governor of Makkah Region Chairs Meeting of Central Hajj Committee

Jeddah, On behalf of the Advisor to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, Governor of the Makkah Region, and Chairman of the Central Hajj Committee, Prince Khalid bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Governor of Makkah Region and Vice Chairman of the Central Hajj Committee, Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz, chaired a meeting of the Central Hajj Committee in Jeddah. The meeting focused on reviewing the operational plans and ensuring the readiness of various agencies and services for this year's Hajj season of 1445H. During the meeting, the Holy Makkah Municipality presented its plan for this year's Hajj, which involves 11,800 employees and workers and 28 municipal service centers in the Holy Sites. These centers are strategically located throughout the Holy Sites area and operate 24/7, equipped with the necessary workforce and logistical support. Additionally, central teams have been allocated to handle emergencies. The municipality has also prepared teams and committees to oversee markets, food stores, res taurants, cleaning, and environmental sanitation. It is equipped with various equipment, including compressors, mechanical sweepers, trucks, transfer stations, waste storage facilities, and 912 machines for waste compaction and transportation services. On the health side, the Ministry of Health has readied 16 hospitals, 123 health centers, and five seasonal health centers in Makkah and the Holy Sites. The Supreme Authority for Hajj Transport Control presented its operational plan for transporting pilgrims to and from the Grand Mosque, which involves 3,500 buses and an expected 12 million trips during the upcoming Hajj season. Source: Saudi Press Agency