Saudi Arabia announces readiness for Hajj season

Riyadh: The Saudi Interior Ministry announced on Sunday the kingdom’s readiness for the upcoming Hajj season, the Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

Zayed Al Tuwailan, commander of Hajj Security Forces, told a press conference that the forces are ready to ensure the safety of pilgrims, SPA said. He revealed that pilgrims of 160 nationalities, 70 of whom are foreign residents in the kingdom, would take part in this year’s Hajj season.