Saudi authorities complete preparations in Mina to receive 1mn Hajj pilgrims

emirates7 - The Saudi government departments and authorities responsible for Hajj season 2022 have completed their preparations to receive one million pilgrims today in Mina to spend Tarwiyah (watering) Day.

According to the Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the Ministry of Hajj has completed its operational plan for this year’s Hajj season. Meanwhile, the Commands of the Hajj Security Forces announced their readiness to ensure the security and safety of the pilgrims during the Hajj season as per the directives and aspirations of the wise leadership.

The health sector provides medical services through four hospitals and 26 health centres in Mina with 550 beds and ambulance services, which consist of 100 small ambulances and 75 big ambulances. It also offers 97 ambulance centres affiliated with the Saudi Red Crescent Authority with a fleet of 320 ambulances, six air ambulances, nine motorcycles and four golf carts, in addition to four medical supply vehicles and 16 response vehicles, with 1,288 medical staff.

The National Water Company provided operational and strategic storage facility to pump 2.4 million cubic metres through its networks, while the Saudi Electricity Company enhanced its services in Makkah and the holy sites through 46 new projects.

Meanwhile, the Saudi Arabian Scouts Association has provided 2,200 scouts to serve the pilgrims in Mina. Such voluntary missions will support the efforts of the government and private sector to serve pilgrims.