Director of Public Security Lt. Gen. Muhammad Al-Bassami has
said that pilgrims need to book an appointment on the Nusuk or Tawakkalna
applications in order to perform Umrah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Addressing a press conference of the commanders of the Umrah
security forces in the holy city of Mecca on Tuesday, he announced the
readiness of the Umrah security plans for implementation during the holy month
of Ramadan.
According to the Saudi interior ministry, under the Umrah
security plans, the authorities would manage and organise crowds and traffic as
well as provide humanitarian services to pilgrims.
Mohammed bin Abdullah Al-Bassami called on pilgrims to
adhere to their specific dates in order to perform Umrah in the Kingdom. He
arrived at the 911 Unified Operations Center in Mecca to discuss the ministry’s
plans and preparations for this year’s Umrah season.
Al-Bassami said that the preparations for Umrah were being
organised in coordination with the Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah as well as
the General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques.
Director-General of Civil Defense Maj. Gen. Hammoud bin
Suleiman Al-Faraj said that the General Directorate of Civil Defense had
coordinated with authorities to control violations during the holy month of
Ramadan. He said that the Saudi authorities would take care of the Grand Mosque
in Mecca, the Prophet’s Mosque in Medina, and important sites across the
country through safety inspections and support forces.
Al-Faraj lauded the efforts of the fire and rescue forces in
Mecca, Medina and other holy site centres in the Kingdom. He praised the
creation of various rapid intervention teams.
Maj. Gen. Saleh bin Saad Al-Murabba, deputy director-general
of the General Directorate of Passports, revealed that the authorities
developed plans and executive programs in order to assist pilgrims. He said
that the staff would guide visitors to adhere to Umrah instructions.
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