RIYADH, June 6 (Xinhua) -- Saudi Arabia approved on Monday the general security plan for the upcoming Hajj season, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The plan for public security authorities' tasks and responsibilities was approved by Interior Minister and Chairman of the Supreme Hajj Committee Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, a day after he approved the General Emergency Plan for Hajj that will be implemented by various organizations to protect the safety of pilgrims.
The plan includes civil defense measures to tackle potential risks in Mecca, Medina and other ritual performing areas.
Director of Public Security Mohammed Abdullah Al-Basami said the plan has taken into consideration all security, organizational, traffic and humanitarian matters.
The upcoming Hajj season will be the first to allow foreign pilgrims to perform Hajj after the COVID-19 outbreak in the kingdom in 2020. The previous two Hajj seasons were only open to domestic pilgrims to avoid coronavirus spread. Enditem
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