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- Ahmad bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi praised the efforts of workers and volunteers during Hajj, saying their work had ensured that pilgrims could perform their rituals with ease and in safety
- Saudi Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development launched several services and initiatives as part of its efforts to serve pilgrims, workers, and establishments during the Hajj
MINA: The Saudi Minister of Human Resources and Social Development Ahmad bin Sulaiman Al-Rajhi has praised the efforts of workers and volunteers during Hajj, saying their work has ensured that pilgrims can perform their rituals with ease and in safety.
He added that their efforts were in line with the directives of leadership, which call for providing support and facilitating many services for pilgrims, through integration and cooperation with all government and private sectors.
His comments came during his visit on Tuesday to the main operations center of the human resources and social development system for Hajj.
He was briefed on the progress of work and the efforts of the ministry鈥檚 inspection teams in enhancing the compliance of establishments operating during Hajj.
He also observed prominent initiatives, services, and tasks carried out by volunteer teams within the Grand Mosque in Makkah and the holy sites.
The ministry has launched several services and initiatives as part of its efforts to serve pilgrims, workers, and establishments during the Hajj season, including enabling seasonal work through the Hajj employee service and the seasonal visa service.
The ministry鈥檚 inspection committees, in partnership with the relevant authorities, carry out continuous monitoring of the work system provisions. The ministry has also launched an anti-begging initiative for the season in multiple languages, and supervised over 22 child hospitality centers in Makkah and the holy sites through another scheme, in addition to several other volunteer and service plans to serve pilgrims.
These efforts are a continuation of the work being done to enhance and improve the effectiveness of services, while increasing volunteer opportunities to facilitate Hajj rituals and serve pilgrims.